K-1
K-1 is an earth dam located in Bourbon County, Kansas, built in 2008. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About K-1
The primary purpose of K-1 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 Marmaton Wjd No 102 (local government). It impounds the Paint Creek near Uniontown.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 1,572 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,861 acre-feet. Completed in 2008, 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 02/05/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Bourbon |
| Nearest City | Uniontown |
| River/Stream | Paint Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.78644, -94.94856 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,572 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,861 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,861 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 228 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Max Discharge | 306 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MARMATON WJD NO 102 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 02/05/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09312 |
| Federal ID | KS09312 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |