is an earth dam located in Geary County, Kansas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 980 ft long, taller than 72% 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 irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Workingman's Friend (private). It impounds the Deadman Creek near Manhattan.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 980 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 840 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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 | Geary |
| Nearest City | Manhattan |
| River/Stream | Deadman Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.01839, -96.50697 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 980 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 840 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 840 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 416 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Workingman's Friend |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07190 |
| Federal ID | KS07190 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |