Frd No 5
Kansas — Coffey County — VARVEL CREEK
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Coffey |
| River | VARVEL CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.09914, -95.86546 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,780 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,782 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,782 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | — |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1979 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | BIG CREEK WJD NO 48 |
| Other Name | Big Creek Watershed Dam No 5 |
Location Map
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.