Ternes Dam is an earth dam located in Sumner County, Kansas. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 490 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 Ternes Dam
The primary purpose of Ternes Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ternes, Martin Scott & Peggy a (private). It impounds the Argyle Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 490 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sumner |
| River/Stream | Argyle Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.41767, -97.37738 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Ternes, Martin Scott & Peggy a |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09634 |
| Federal ID | KS09634 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |