is an earth dam located in Saline County, Kansas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About
The primary purpose of is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Kejr, Joe (federal). It impounds the Eff Creek-tr near Hedville.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 04/25/2007. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Hedville |
| River/Stream | Eff Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.86727, -97.83131 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | KEJR, JOE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2007 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03227 |
| Federal ID | KS03227 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |