is a dam located in Jefferson County, Kansas, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 635 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
is a dam in Jefferson, Kansas. The dam is owned by Terry (private). It impounds the Buck Creek-tr near Lawrence.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 635 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Lawrence |
| River/Stream | Buck Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.18347, -95.24074 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 635 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 613 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Terry |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04013 |
| Federal ID | KS04013 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |