is a dam located in Jefferson County, Kansas, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Jefferson, Kansas. The dam is owned by Braksick, Stanley W (private). It impounds the Slough Creek-tr.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 415 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 35 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, 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 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jefferson |
| River/Stream | Slough Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.21223, -95.38038 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 415 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 224 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | BRAKSICK, STANLEY W |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04005 |
| Federal ID | KS04005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |