is an earth dam located in Washington County, Kansas, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About

The primary purpose of is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Ryser, Albert (private). It impounds the Mulberry Creek-tr near Morrowville.

The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 770 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. 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.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKansas
CountyWashington
Nearest CityMorrowville
River/StreamMulberry Creek-tr
Coordinates39.79539, -97.31792

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length770 ft
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage108 acre-ft
Max Storage108 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge742 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerRYSER, ALBERT
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKS04571
Federal IDKS04571
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams