is an earth dam located in Marshall County, Kansas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 3,275 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 irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Buessing Dairy (private). It impounds the North Fork Black Vermillion-tr near Axtell.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 3,275 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 114 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.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Marshall |
| Nearest City | Axtell |
| River/Stream | North Fork Black Vermillion-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.85516, -96.28102 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,275 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Buessing Dairy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09540 |
| Federal ID | KS09540 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |