is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Kansas, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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 Stella Zimmer (private). It impounds the Tr- Mud Creek near Kansas River.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 42 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Kansas River |
| River/Stream | Tr- Mud Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.15648, -95.24169 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 220 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Stella Zimmer |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS05432 |
| Federal ID | KS05432 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |