is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Kansas, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About
The primary purpose of is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Clear Revocable Trust, Mark A (private). It impounds the Cedar Creek-tr near Olathe.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 2,270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 210 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Olathe |
| River/Stream | Cedar Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.82191, -94.82072 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 809 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | CLEAR REVOCABLE TRUST, MARK A |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04166 |
| Federal ID | KS04166 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |