is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Kansas, built in 1975. 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 Fuston, Donald (private).

The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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
CountyDouglas
Coordinates38.98949, -95.34919

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length650 ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage71 acre-ft
Max Storage71 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeDebris Control
OwnerFUSTON, DONALD
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKS09143
Federal IDKS09143
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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