is a dam located in Jefferson County, Kansas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Jefferson, Kansas. The dam is owned by Myers (private). It impounds the Delaware River-tr near Perry.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 26 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Perry |
| River/Stream | Delaware River-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.10528, -95.47912 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 277 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | MYERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02758 |
| Federal ID | KS02758 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |