is an earth dam located in Leavenworth County, Kansas, built in 1977. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 680 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 Shannon, Richard D (private).
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 680 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Leavenworth |
| Coordinates | 39.25572, -94.97952 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Shannon, Richard D |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07612 |
| Federal ID | KS07612 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |