is a dam located in Ellsworth County, Kansas, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Ellsworth, Kansas. The dam is owned by Loder, Leroy (private). It impounds the Smoky Hill River-tr.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ellsworth |
| River/Stream | Smoky Hill River-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.57683, -98.01254 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | LODER, LEROY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03619 |
| Federal ID | KS03619 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |