is an earth dam located in Labette County, Kansas, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 600 ft long, taller than 82% 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.
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is a dam in Labette, Kansas. The dam is owned by Edna, City of (local government). It impounds the Snow Creek-tr near Valeda Oklahoma.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1954, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/22/1997. That was over 29 years ago.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Labette |
| Nearest City | Valeda Oklahoma |
| River/Stream | Snow Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.03522, -95.39443 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Edna, City of |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/22/1997 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02494 |
| Federal ID | KS02494 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |