is a dam located in Woodson County, Kansas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 806 ft long, taller than 68% 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 Woodson, Kansas. The dam is owned by Eby (private). It impounds the Turkey Creek-tr near Leroy.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 806 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 157 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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 | Woodson |
| Nearest City | Leroy |
| River/Stream | Turkey Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.95591, -95.86233 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 806 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 520 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Eby |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02664 |
| Federal ID | KS02664 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |