is an earth dam located in Crawford County, Kansas, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About
The primary purpose of is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Delange, Matthew (private). It impounds the Walnut Creek-tr near St Paul.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 992 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 260 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/26/2019.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Crawford |
| Nearest City | St Paul |
| River/Stream | Walnut Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.57051, -94.95814 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 992 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | DELANGE, MATTHEW |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03277 |
| Federal ID | KS03277 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |