is a dam located in Kearny County, Kansas, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Kearny, Kansas. The dam is owned by Benthrup (private). It impounds the Arkansas River-tr near Deerfield.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Kearny |
| Nearest City | Deerfield |
| River/Stream | Arkansas River-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.97724, -101.19013 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | BENTHRUP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS05000 |
| Federal ID | KS05000 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |