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

StateKansas
CountySumner
River/StreamArgyle Creek
Coordinates37.41767, -97.37738

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length490 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage52 acre-ft
Max Storage52 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerTERNES, MARTIN SCOTT & PEGGY A
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKS09634
Federal IDKS09634
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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