is an earth dam located in Labette County, Kansas. 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 Carnahan, Eugene (private). It impounds the Deer Creek-tr near Chetopa.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 | Labette |
| Nearest City | Chetopa |
| River/Stream | Deer Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.18570, -95.31318 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 399 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CARNAHAN, EUGENE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04310 |
| Federal ID | KS04310 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |