is a dam located in Johnson County, Kansas. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 50 ft50 ft tall, taller than 92% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About
The primary purpose of is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Rieke, a Max (private).
The dam stands 50 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 573 acre-feet.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Johnson |
| Coordinates | 38.95317, -95.01496 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 573 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 573 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 376 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Rieke, a Max |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07296 |
| Federal ID | KS07296 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |