is an earth dam located in Marion County, Kansas, built in 1900. 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 Peabody Country Club (private). It impounds the Doyle Creek-tr near Peabody.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 450 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century 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 10/24/1990. That was over 35 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Marion |
| Nearest City | Peabody |
| River/Stream | Doyle Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.13537, -97.12196 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,225 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | PEABODY COUNTRY CLUB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02978 |
| Federal ID | KS02978 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |