E-2 is an earth dam located in Neosho County, Kansas, built in 2004. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 1,754 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 E-2
The primary purpose of E-2 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 Turkey Creek Wjd No 103 (local government). It impounds the Little Turkey Creek near Chanute.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,754 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 279 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2004, 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 09/08/2004. That was over 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Neosho |
| Nearest City | Chanute |
| River/Stream | Little Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.65237, -95.48121 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,754 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 279 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 279 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Turkey Creek Wjd No 103 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/08/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09022 |
| Federal ID | KS09022 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |