is a dam located in Jefferson County, Kansas, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Jefferson, Kansas. The dam is owned by Gigstad (private). It impounds the Johannes Branch-tr near Valley Falls.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 490 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Valley Falls |
| River/Stream | Johannes Branch-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.41655, -95.36200 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 486 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | GIGSTAD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02701 |
| Federal ID | KS02701 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |