is an earth dam located in Leavenworth County, Kansas, built in 1977. 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 Shannon, Richard D (private).
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 680 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 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
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Undetermined Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Leavenworth |
| Coordinates | 39.25572, -94.97952 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | SHANNON, RICHARD D |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07612 |
| Federal ID | KS07612 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |