is a dam located in Leavenworth County, Kansas, built in 1938. It carries a Low 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 Flinner, Max (private). It impounds the Stranger Creek-tr near Linwood.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 254 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Leavenworth |
| Nearest City | Linwood |
| River/Stream | Stranger Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.21208, -95.03584 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 254 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 810 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | FLINNER, MAX |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS01241 |
| Federal ID | KS01241 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |