is a dam located in Dickinson County, Kansas, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Dickinson, Kansas. The dam is owned by Kippenberger (private). It impounds the Mud Creek-tr near Abilene.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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.
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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Dickinson |
| Nearest City | Abilene |
| River/Stream | Mud Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.97699, -97.19974 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 310 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | KIPPENBERGER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04862 |
| Federal ID | KS04862 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |