Kelsey #1
Kelsey #1 is an earth dam located in Kiowa County, Colorado, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kelsey #1
The primary purpose of Kelsey #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ralph Kelsey (private). It impounds the North Horse Creek-tr near Lakin, Kansas.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 536 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/05/1987. That was over 39 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Kiowa |
| Nearest City | Lakin, Kansas |
| River/Stream | North Horse Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.55168, -102.71890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 536 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RALPH KELSEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/05/1987 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00745 |
| Federal ID | CO00745 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |