is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Kansas. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
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 Woelfel, Joseph (private).
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 790 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 146 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles.
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Undetermined Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Hamilton |
| Coordinates | 37.78485, -101.81173 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 790 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | WOELFEL, JOSEPH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07593 |
| Federal ID | KS07593 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |