is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Kansas. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About

The primary purpose of is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Woelfel, Joseph (private).

The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 790 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 146 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles.

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Undetermined Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKansas
CountyHamilton
Coordinates37.78485, -101.81173

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length790 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage146 acre-ft
Max Storage146 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeDebris Control
OwnerWOELFEL, JOSEPH
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKS07593
Federal IDKS07593
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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