is an earth dam located in Wichita County, Kansas, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Wichita, Kansas. The dam is owned by Caprock Industries (private). It impounds the Ladder Creek -tr.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,270 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 406 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/28/1998. That was over 27 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Wichita |
| River/Stream | Ladder Creek -tr |
| Coordinates | 38.59401, -101.35406 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 406 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 406 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 261 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | CAPROCK INDUSTRIES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 05/28/1998 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07844 |
| Federal ID | KS07844 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |