is an earth dam located in Lyon County, Kansas, built in 2006. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 1,100 ft long, taller than 50% 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.
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is a dam in Lyon, Kansas. The dam is owned by Keith, Brian K (private). It impounds the Hill Creek-tr near Allen.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 148 acre-feet. Completed in 2006, 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 11/22/2005. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lyon |
| Nearest City | Allen |
| River/Stream | Hill Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.67155, -96.17662 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 14 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Keith, Brian K |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/22/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09280 |
| Federal ID | KS09280 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |