is a dam located in Doniphan County, Kansas, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Doniphan, Kansas. The dam is owned by Jeffers (private). It impounds the Striker Creek-tr near Sparks.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 194 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Doniphan |
| Nearest City | Sparks |
| River/Stream | Striker Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.77355, -95.00664 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 442 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | JEFFERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03088 |
| Federal ID | KS03088 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |