is an earth dam located in Crawford 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 Nepote, Donald L (private). It impounds the Second Cow Creek-tr near Pittsburg.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,645 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 198 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. 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 | Crawford |
| Nearest City | Pittsburg |
| River/Stream | Second Cow Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.51016, -94.77414 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,645 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 260 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | NEPOTE, DONALD L |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04728 |
| Federal ID | KS04728 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |