is a 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 Maes, Joseph (private). It impounds the Plum Creek-tr near Bushton.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. 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 08/23/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ellsworth |
| Nearest City | Bushton |
| River/Stream | Plum Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.52553, -98.41115 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 389 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | MAES, JOSEPH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 08/23/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03620 |
| Federal ID | KS03620 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |