is an earth dam located in Woodson County, Kansas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About
The primary purpose of is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lair (private). It impounds the Plum Creek-tr near Petrolia.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,625 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 304 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 | Petrolia |
| River/Stream | Plum Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.91112, -95.54200 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,625 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 304 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 304 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 232 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LAIR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02665 |
| Federal ID | KS02665 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |