is an earth dam located in Anderson County, Kansas, built in 1980. 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 Corley, Grant (private). It impounds the Pottawatomie Creek-tr near Lane.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 222 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 | Pottawatomie Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.24629, -95.49385 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 222 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 222 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 813 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CORLEY, GRANT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04898 |
| Federal ID | KS04898 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |