is a dam located in Logan County, Kansas, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About
The primary purpose of 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 Blau, William (private). It impounds the Twin Butte Creek-tr near Elkader.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 109 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Logan |
| Nearest City | Elkader |
| River/Stream | Twin Butte Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.75507, -101.39520 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 3,400 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | BLAU, WILLIAM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS01309 |
| Federal ID | KS01309 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |