is a dam located in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 450 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Wabaunsee, Kansas. The dam is owned by Clough, Kenneth (private). It impounds the West Branch Mill Creek-tr near Volland.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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 12/04/1996. That was over 29 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Wabaunsee |
| Nearest City | Volland |
| River/Stream | West Branch Mill Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.87322, -96.47819 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 580 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Clough, Kenneth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/04/1996 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04148 |
| Federal ID | KS04148 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |