is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Kansas, built in 1975. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 650 ft long, taller than 62% 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 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 Fuston, Donald (private).
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Douglas |
| Coordinates | 38.98949, -95.34919 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Fuston, Donald |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09143 |
| Federal ID | KS09143 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |