is a dam located in Johnson County, Kansas, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Johnson, Kansas. The dam is owned by Bennett, Leona House (private). It impounds the Wolf Creek-tr near Redel.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 04/11/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Redel |
| River/Stream | Wolf Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.78088, -94.67506 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | BENNETT, LEONA HOUSE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03917 |
| Federal ID | KS03917 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |