is a dam located in Linn County, Kansas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 1,500 ft long, taller than 68% 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.
About
The primary purpose of is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Brownback, Glen Robert (private). It impounds the Middle Creek-tr near La Cynge.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 193 acre-feet.
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 | Linn |
| Nearest City | La Cynge |
| River/Stream | Middle Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.34210, -94.97786 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 425 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Brownback, Glen Robert |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04400 |
| Federal ID | KS04400 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |