is an earth dam located in Linn County, Kansas, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About
The primary purpose of 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 Blue Mound, City Of (local government). It impounds the South Fork Sugar Creek-tr near Farlinville.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 1,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 498 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Linn |
| Nearest City | Farlinville |
| River/Stream | South Fork Sugar Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.10584, -95.02760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 498 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 498 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 291 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,720 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | BLUE MOUND, CITY OF |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02495 |
| Federal ID | KS02495 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |