is an earth dam located in Crawford County, Kansas, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About
The primary purpose of is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kroike, Jerome &judy (private). It impounds the Paint Creek-tr near Fort Scott.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 825 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 473 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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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Crawford |
| Nearest City | Fort Scott |
| River/Stream | Paint Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.67116, -94.99224 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 825 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 473 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 473 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,079 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KROIKE, JEROME &JUDY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04305 |
| Federal ID | KS04305 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |