is a dam located in Montgomery County, Kansas, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialLowFailure would cause limited damage
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height18 ft
Built193789 years ago

Dam profile

NID height · 18 ft
18 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

18 ft tall and 154 ft long. 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 recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Coffeyville, City of (local government). It impounds the Verdigris River near Coffeyville.

The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 154 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,610 acre-feet. Completed in 1937, 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
Coordinates37.09336, -95.63032

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length154 ft
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,610 acre-ft
Max Storage1,610 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,610 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDKS02510
Federal IDKS02510
More InfoState Dam Safety Program