is an earth dam located in Crawford County, Kansas, built in 2004. 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 Michael, Jim (private). It impounds the Lightning Creek-tr.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 177 acre-feet. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/08/2004. That was over 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Crawford |
| River/Stream | Lightning Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.44286, -94.97539 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,280 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Max Discharge | 462 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MICHAEL, JIM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 01/08/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07927 |
| Federal ID | KS07927 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |