is a dam located in Jackson County, Kansas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall, taller than 68% 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 recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Calkins, Larry (private). It impounds the South Cedar Creek-tr near Valley Falls.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet.
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 | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Valley Falls |
| River/Stream | South Cedar Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.35045, -95.66869 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Calkins, Larry |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS00929 |
| Federal ID | KS00929 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |