is a dam located in Coffey County, Kansas, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 750 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About
The primary purpose of is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tee Jay Assoc Inc (private). It impounds the Little Rock Creek near Quenemo.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, 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.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Coffey |
| Nearest City | Quenemo |
| River/Stream | Little Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.43050, -95.56827 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 4,228 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Tee Jay Assoc Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS00429 |
| Federal ID | KS00429 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |