is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Kansas, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About
The primary purpose of is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Burkdoll, Jim (private). It impounds the South Branch Pottawatomie-tr near Lane.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 375 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 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 | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Lane |
| River/Stream | South Branch Pottawatomie-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.44554, -95.13117 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BURKDOLL, JIM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07176 |
| Federal ID | KS07176 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |