is a dam located in Sedgwick County, Kansas, built in 1949. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 11 ft11 ft tall and 500 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 Goodin (private). It impounds the Spring Creek-tr near Derby.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1949, 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 04/11/1996. That was over 30 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sedgwick |
| Nearest City | Derby |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.56638, -97.21225 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,163 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Goodin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/1996 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03785 |
| Federal ID | KS03785 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |