is an earth dam located in Ellsworth County, Kansas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Ellsworth, Kansas. The dam is owned by Karst (rolfs), Joan M (private). It impounds the Ash Creek-tr.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 363 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 141 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/12/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ellsworth |
| River/Stream | Ash Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.57212, -98.25366 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 363 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 141 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 141 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 585 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | KARST (ROLFS), JOAN M |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 03/12/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03617 |
| Federal ID | KS03617 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |