Kraus Dam

Ellis County, Kansas (near SCHOENCHEN)

River/Stream: SMOKY HILL RIVER-TR

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
29 ft
Dam Length
591 ft
Reservoir Storage
184 acre-ft
Year Completed
1969
Primary Purpose
—
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
640 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2005-07-28

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
KS00628
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
38.73755, -99.43661
Age
57 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.