is a dam located in Montgomery County, Kansas, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialLowFailure would cause limited damage
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height15 ft
Built194581 years ago

Dam profile

NID height · 15 ft
15 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

15 ft tall. 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

The primary purpose of is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Coffeyville, City of (local government). It impounds the Verdigris River near Coffeyville.

The dam stands 15 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 370 acre-feet. Completed in 1945, 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

StateKansas
CountyMontgomery
Nearest CityCoffeyville
River/StreamVerdigris River
Coordinates37.05621, -95.63605

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Year Completed1945 (81 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage370 acre-ft
Max Storage370 acre-ft
Normal Storage370 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCoffeyville, City of
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKS02509
Federal IDKS02509
More InfoState Dam Safety Program