is a dam located in Jefferson County, Kansas, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Jefferson, Kansas. The dam is owned by Willman (private). It impounds the Buck Creek-tr near Lawrence.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 405 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 20 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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.
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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Lawrence |
| River/Stream | Buck Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.08398, -95.27520 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 405 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 180 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | WILLMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04030 |
| Federal ID | KS04030 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |