is a dam located in Anderson County, Kansas, built in 1977. 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 Hirt, David (private). It impounds the Elm Creek-tr near Lane.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 2,300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 342 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 | Anderson |
| Nearest City | Lane |
| River/Stream | Elm Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.29918, -95.48483 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 342 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 342 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,646 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HIRT, DAVID |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04429 |
| Federal ID | KS04429 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |