Dam A
Dam A is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Kansas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dam A
The primary purpose of Dam A is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Voelk, John (private). It impounds the Kill Creek-tr.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 03/20/2007. That was over 19 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Johnson |
| River/Stream | Kill Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.88661, -94.93082 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 996 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | VOELK, JOHN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/2007 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09006 |
| Federal ID | KS09006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |