is a dam located in Barton County, Kansas, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Barton, Kansas. The dam is owned by Hoffman, V (private). It impounds the Blood Creek-tr near Hoisington.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 679 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 10/01/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Barton |
| Nearest City | Hoisington |
| River/Stream | Blood Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.56146, -98.79823 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 679 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 494 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | HOFFMAN, V |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03535 |
| Federal ID | KS03535 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |