is an earth dam located in Coffey County, Kansas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About
The primary purpose of is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Chrisman, Gene F (private). It impounds the Neosho River-tr near Burlington.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 640 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 178 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Coffey |
| Nearest City | Burlington |
| River/Stream | Neosho River-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.23664, -95.73554 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 640 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,140 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CHRISMAN, GENE F |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS00427 |
| Federal ID | KS00427 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |