is a concrete dam located in Ellis County, Kansas, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 300 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About
The primary purpose of is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ellis, City of (local government). It impounds the Big Creek near Ellis.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 235 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 360 square miles. Completed in 1937, 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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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ellis |
| Nearest City | Ellis |
| River/Stream | Big Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.93638, -99.54057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 360 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Ellis, City of |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS05326 |
| Federal ID | KS05326 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |