is an earth dam located in Wyandotte County, Kansas, built in 1958. 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 Hartig, Frank (private). It impounds the Connor Creek-tr near Wolcott.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 26 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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 04/10/1996. That was over 29 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Wyandotte |
| Nearest City | Wolcott |
| River/Stream | Connor Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.18394, -94.81840 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | HARTIG, FRANK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 04/10/1996 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02670 |
| Federal ID | KS02670 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |