is an earth dam located in Crawford County, Kansas, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 2,390 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 irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hanks, Harman (private). It impounds the Thunderbolt Creek-tr.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 2,390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 101 acre-feet. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
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 01/14/2004. That was over 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Crawford |
| River/Stream | Thunderbolt Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.47998, -94.84797 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,390 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Hanks, Harman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/14/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07928 |
| Federal ID | KS07928 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |