is a dam located in Harvey County, Kansas, built in 1988. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 1,700 ft long, taller than 50% 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 flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Charles and Donna Unruh (private). It impounds the Tr- Doyle Creek near Peabody.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,146 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Harvey |
| Nearest City | Peabody |
| River/Stream | Tr- Doyle Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.04370, -97.42795 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,146 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Charles and Donna Unruh |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS05497 |
| Federal ID | KS05497 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |