Kraus Dam

Kansas — Ellis County — SMOKY HILL RIVER-TR

Location

StateKansas
CountyEllis
RiverSMOKY HILL RIVER-TR
Coordinates38.73755, -99.43661

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length591 ft
NID Storage184 acre-ft
Max Storage184 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 28, 2005
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1969
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerKRAUS, HAROLD G.
Other NameKsnoname 628

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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