is an earth dam located in Wyandotte County, Kansas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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 Robert Brown (private). It impounds the Tr- Island Creek near Kansas City.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 235 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 16 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. 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 | Wyandotte |
| Nearest City | Kansas City |
| River/Stream | Tr- Island Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.18505, -94.88490 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 235 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 252 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Robert Brown |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02687 |
| Federal ID | KS02687 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |