Verhoeff
Verhoeff is an earth dam located in Kit Carson County, Colorado, built in 1912. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Verhoeff
The primary purpose of Verhoeff is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Larry Lee Strode (private). It impounds the Mud Creek near St. Francis, Kansas.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 63 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 721 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1912, the structure is over a century 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/02/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Kit Carson |
| Nearest City | St. Francis, Kansas |
| River/Stream | Mud Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.25667, -103.06890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 721 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 721 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 63 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LARRY LEE STRODE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/02/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01829 |
| Federal ID | CO01829 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |