is an earth dam located in Bourbon County, Kansas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall and 2,000 ft long. 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 recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kellenberger, Ricky Don & Karen Joy (private). It impounds the Wolverine Creek-tr.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 2,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 109 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 03/19/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Bourbon |
| River/Stream | Wolverine Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.88910, -94.71025 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kellenberger, Ricky Don & Karen Joy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/19/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09332 |
| Federal ID | KS09332 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |