is a dam located in Jackson County, Kansas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Jackson, Kansas. The dam is owned by Hills (private). It impounds the Straight Creek-tr near Arrington.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 94 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.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Arrington |
| River/Stream | Straight Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.52488, -95.74341 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 562 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | HILLS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03111 |
| Federal ID | KS03111 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |