Bussman Dam is an earth dam located in Labette County, Kansas, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 1,350 ft long. 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 Bussman Dam
The primary purpose of Bussman 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 Bussman, Frieda E (private). It impounds the Pumpkin Creek-tr near Coffeyville.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 11/04/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Labette |
| Nearest City | Coffeyville |
| River/Stream | Pumpkin Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.13664, -95.45769 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 187 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Bussman, Frieda E |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/04/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS01226 |
| Federal ID | KS01226 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |