is an earth dam located in Marion County, Kansas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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 Koop, Dale (private). It impounds the Hobbs Creek-tr.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 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 | Marion |
| River/Stream | Hobbs Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.60755, -97.32501 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KOOP, DALE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09543 |
| Federal ID | KS09543 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |