is a dam located in Douglas County, Kansas, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Douglas, Kansas. The dam is owned by Corps Of Engineers. It impounds the Deer Creek-tr.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 36 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/09/2004. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Douglas |
| River/Stream | Deer Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.95846, -95.45712 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 274 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | CORPS OF ENGINEERS |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04090 |
| Federal ID | KS04090 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |