is a dam located in Doniphan County, Kansas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About
The primary purpose of is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Stapel, Raymond (private). It impounds the Jordan Creek-tr near Atchison.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 35 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Doniphan |
| Nearest City | Atchison |
| River/Stream | Jordan Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.72164, -95.16710 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 229 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | STAPEL, RAYMOND |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS00547 |
| Federal ID | KS00547 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |