is an earth dam located in Rawlins County, Kansas, built in 1959. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 460 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 fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Howard, Chas & Jf (private).
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 207 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Rawlins |
| Coordinates | 39.96639, -101.40181 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Howard, Chas & Jf |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09155 |
| Federal ID | KS09155 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |