is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Kansas, built in 1957. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 420 ft long, taller than 65% 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 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 Adams (private). It impounds the Tr- Delaware River near Perry.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 23 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Perry |
| River/Stream | Tr- Delaware River |
| Coordinates | 39.23432, -95.49765 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 442 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Adams |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS00974 |
| Federal ID | KS00974 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |