is a dam located in Ellis County, Kansas. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 540 ft long, taller than 50% 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
The primary purpose of is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Richmond, Evelyn (private). It impounds the Saline River-tr near Turkville.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 01/22/1991. That was over 35 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ellis |
| Nearest City | Turkville |
| River/Stream | Saline River-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.12752, -99.19696 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,040 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Richmond, Evelyn |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/22/1991 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS00620 |
| Federal ID | KS00620 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |