is an earth dam located in Leavenworth County, Kansas, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 330 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 irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Meyer, Calvin. It impounds the Wolf Creek-tr near Bonner Springs.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 09/26/1990. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Leavenworth |
| Nearest City | Bonner Springs |
| River/Stream | Wolf Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.13858, -94.90703 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 299 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Meyer, Calvin |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04041 |
| Federal ID | KS04041 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |