J-1
J-1 is an earth dam located in Bourbon County, Kansas, built in 2010. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About J-1
The primary purpose of J-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.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 2,078 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 75 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,254 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 18 square miles. Completed in 2010, 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 02/06/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Bourbon |
| River/Stream | Paint Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.73979, -94.95703 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,078 ft |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,254 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,254 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 481 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MARMATON WJD NO 102 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 02/06/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09345 |
| Federal ID | KS09345 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |