is an earth dam located in Anderson County, Kansas, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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 Hermreck, Leonard (private). It impounds the Elm Creek-tr near Lane.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 2,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 138 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 | Anderson |
| Nearest City | Lane |
| River/Stream | Elm Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.32492, -95.45734 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 434 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HERMRECK, LEONARD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04428 |
| Federal ID | KS04428 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |