is a dam located in Lane County, Kansas, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Lane, Kansas. The dam is owned by Eaton, John (private). It impounds the Smoky Hill River-tr.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 405 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 270 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lane |
| River/Stream | Smoky Hill River-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.67909, -100.46272 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 405 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,529 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | EATON, JOHN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS01240 |
| Federal ID | KS01240 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |