Askren Dam is a dam located in Jackson County, Kansas, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall, taller than 55% 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 Askren Dam
The primary purpose of Askren Dam 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 Mannell, Charles (private). It impounds the Soldier Creek-tr near Topeka.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 37 acre-feet. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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 11/20/1990. That was over 35 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Topeka |
| River/Stream | Soldier Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.43702, -95.87365 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Mannell, Charles |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/20/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS00940 |
| Federal ID | KS00940 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |