is a dam located in Kearny County, Kansas. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall and 1,100 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 flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Schmitt, Carl L (private).
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 564 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Kearny |
| Coordinates | 37.88665, -101.39666 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 564 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 564 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Schmitt, Carl L |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07600 |
| Federal ID | KS07600 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |