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Feist Ranch, located in Piedmont, Kansas, is a private earth dam built in 2010 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. The dam has a height of 27.2 feet and a storage capacity of 67.74 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 32.54 acre-feet. It spans 575 feet in length and covers a surface area of 4.25 acres, with a drainage area of 0.29 square miles. The dam is associated with Spring Creek-TR and is regulated by the state of Kansas.
Despite its low hazard potential, Feist Ranch dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. It is not currently rated for its condition and has not been inspected since April 2009. The dam lacks outlet gates and spillway control, with a spillway width of 60 feet. While it has not been modified in recent years, the dam is subject to regular state inspections, enforcement, and permitting, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Feist Ranch offers an intriguing case study in dam construction and management within the Kansas landscape.
Year_Completed | 2010 |
Dam_Height | 27.2 |
River_Or_Stream | SPRING CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 575 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 4.25 |
Drainage_Area | 0.29 |
Nid_Storage | 67.74 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 27 |
WHITEWATER R AT TOWANDA | 37cfs |
VERDIGRIS R NR VIRGIL | 217cfs |
WALNUT R AT WINFIELD | 373cfs |
COTTONWOOD R NR FLORENCE | 58cfs |
OTTER C AT CLIMAX | 1020cfs |
FALL R AT FREDONIA | 2600cfs |
CEDAR C NR CEDAR POINT | 29cfs |