is a dam located in Ellis County, Kansas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Ellis, Kansas. The dam is owned by Chrisler (private). It impounds the Saline River-tr near Fairport.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/07/2002. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ellis |
| Nearest City | Fairport |
| River/Stream | Saline River-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.04901, -99.12635 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | CHRISLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02900 |
| Federal ID | KS02900 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |