is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Kansas, built in 1975. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height17 ft
Built197551 years ago

Dam profile

NID height · 17 ft
17 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

17 ft tall and 500 ft long. 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 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 Kay, Geneice H (private).

The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

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Location

StateKansas
CountyDouglas
Coordinates38.76396, -95.17636

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage73 acre-ft
Max Storage73 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeDebris Control
OwnerKay, Geneice H
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKS07580
Federal IDKS07580
More InfoState Dam Safety Program