is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Kansas, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About
The primary purpose of is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Gambill (private). It impounds the Tr- Soldier Creek near Soldier.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 462 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 34 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Soldier |
| River/Stream | Tr- Soldier Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.53824, -95.95055 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 462 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 420 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Gambill |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04114 |
| Federal ID | KS04114 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |