is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Kansas, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 300 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 fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Harris, Mabel. It impounds the Soldier Creek near Grove.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 11/20/1990. That was over 35 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Grove |
| River/Stream | Soldier Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.43341, -95.95542 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 204 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Harris, Mabel |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/20/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04903 |
| Federal ID | KS04903 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |