is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Kansas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 700 ft long, taller than 82% 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 water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wulfkuhle, Lloyd (private). It impounds the Deer Creek-tr.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Douglas |
| River/Stream | Deer Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.96890, -95.49121 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 272 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Wulfkuhle, Lloyd |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04078 |
| Federal ID | KS04078 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |