is an earth dam located in Brown County, Kansas. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 546 ft long. 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 Summit Farms (private). It impounds the Terrapin Creek near Morrill.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 546 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 11/25/2019.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Brown |
| Nearest City | Morrill |
| River/Stream | Terrapin Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.91865, -95.68698 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 546 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Summit Farms |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/25/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09604 |
| Federal ID | KS09604 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |