is an earth dam located in Osage County, Kansas, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 570 ft long, taller than 82% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Bethell, Doug (private). It impounds the Tequa Creek-tr near Williamsburg.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 122 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 03/15/2004. That was over 22 years ago.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Osage |
| Nearest City | Williamsburg |
| River/Stream | Tequa Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.48944, -95.52111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 122 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Bethell, Doug |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/15/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09044 |
| Federal ID | KS09044 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |