is an earth dam located in Coffey County, Kansas, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 1,500 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 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 Gridley, City of (local government). It impounds the Varvel Creek near Leroy.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 366 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Coffey |
| Nearest City | Leroy |
| River/Stream | Varvel Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.11149, -95.87529 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 366 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 366 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Gridley, City of |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02536 |
| Federal ID | KS02536 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |