J-2 is an earth dam located in Bourbon County, Kansas, built in 2010. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 40 ft40 ft tall and 2,263 ft long, taller than 86% 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 J-2
The primary purpose of J-2 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 Owl Creek near Ft Scott.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 2,263 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 65 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,749 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 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 10/20/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Bourbon |
| Nearest City | Ft Scott |
| River/Stream | Owl Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.73682, -94.94989 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,263 ft |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,749 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,749 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 341 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Marmaton Wjd No 102 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/20/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09348 |
| Federal ID | KS09348 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |