is an earth dam located in Osborne County, Kansas, built in 1937. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 605 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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 Larosh, Alice (private). It impounds the Kill Creek-tr near Osborne.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 605 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 47 acre-feet. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/05/2004. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Osborne |
| Nearest City | Osborne |
| River/Stream | Kill Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.32077, -98.86298 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 605 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Larosh, Alice |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/05/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03409 |
| Federal ID | KS03409 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |