is a dam located in Douglas County, Kansas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 460 ft long, taller than 72% 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.
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is a dam in Douglas, Kansas. The dam is owned by Uhler, William (private). It impounds the Coon Creek-tr.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 26 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 08/04/2004. That was over 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Douglas |
| River/Stream | Coon Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.95391, -95.37773 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 438 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Uhler, William |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/04/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04091 |
| Federal ID | KS04091 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |