is an earth dam located in Scott County, Kansas, built in 1970. It carries a Significant 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 Griffith, Chad & Suzanne E (private). It impounds the Ladder Creek-tr near Elkader.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 08/10/1990. That was over 35 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Scott |
| Nearest City | Elkader |
| River/Stream | Ladder Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.64064, -100.92483 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | GRIFFITH, CHAD & SUZANNE E |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/10/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS01970 |
| Federal ID | KS01970 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |