is a dam located in Hamilton County, Kansas, built in 1952. 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 Kurz, Roy (private). It impounds the Shirley Creek near Kendall.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 182 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | Kendall |
| River/Stream | Shirley Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.06390, -101.59177 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | KURZ, ROY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS05008 |
| Federal ID | KS05008 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |