is a dam located in Montgomery County, Kansas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 400 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Palmer, John O (private). It impounds the Elk River-tr near Independence.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet.
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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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Independence |
| River/Stream | Elk River-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.27261, -95.72440 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 218 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Palmer, John O |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03883 |
| Federal ID | KS03883 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |