is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Kansas, built in 1971. It carries a Undetermined 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 Dotson, John (private).

The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

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Undetermined Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKansas
CountyJefferson
Coordinates39.35127, -95.41839

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length510 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage51 acre-ft
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerDOTSON, JOHN
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKS07596
Federal IDKS07596
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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