is a dam located in Jefferson County, Kansas, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Jefferson, Kansas. The dam is owned by Heller (private). It impounds the Cedar Creek-tr near Valley Falls.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 43 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Valley Falls |
| River/Stream | Cedar Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.33618, -95.53074 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 324 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | HELLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02743 |
| Federal ID | KS02743 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |