Kiefer Dam-1919
Kiefer Dam-1919 is a dam located in Franklin County, Kansas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kiefer Dam-1919
The primary purpose of Kiefer Dam-1919 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ottawa, City Of (local government). It impounds the Marais Des Cygnes River near Ottawa.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 165 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet.
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 | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Ottawa |
| River/Stream | Marais Des Cygnes River |
| Coordinates | 38.61948, -95.32812 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 165 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | OTTAWA, CITY OF |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02474 |
| Federal ID | KS02474 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |