is a dam located in Barber County, Kansas, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Barber, Kansas. The dam is owned by Elsea (private). It impounds the Wolf Creek near Medicine Lodge.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 382 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. 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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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Barber |
| Nearest City | Medicine Lodge |
| River/Stream | Wolf Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.24943, -98.83560 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 382 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 822 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | ELSEA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04695 |
| Federal ID | KS04695 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |