is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Kansas, built in 1959. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About
The primary purpose of is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Farley, Eb (private). It impounds the Coon Creek-tr.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 19 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 10/18/1992. That was over 33 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Douglas |
| River/Stream | Coon Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.96141, -95.36664 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | FARLEY, EB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/1992 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS00571 |
| Federal ID | KS00571 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |