is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Kansas, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 450 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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
is a dam in Douglas, Kansas. The dam is owned by Staitieh, Samih K (private). It impounds the Washington Creek-tr near Lone Star.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/10/2004. That was over 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Lone Star |
| River/Stream | Washington Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.87114, -95.36806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Staitieh, Samih K |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/10/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS00606 |
| Federal ID | KS00606 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |