Ternes Dam
Ternes Dam is an earth dam located in Sumner County, Kansas. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
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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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
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 Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09634 |
| Federal ID | KS09634 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |