is an earth dam located in Bourbon County, Kansas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 675 ft long, taller than 65% 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
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 Bisogno Sr, Joseph J (private). It impounds the Little Osage River Basin.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 675 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 197 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 07/26/2007. That was over 19 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Bourbon |
| River/Stream | Little Osage River Basin |
| Coordinates | 38.00234, -94.93163 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bisogno Sr, Joseph J |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2007 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09390 |
| Federal ID | KS09390 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |