is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Kansas. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 790 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 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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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 |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07593 |
| Federal ID | KS07593 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |