Crandall Ranch, located in Leroy, Kansas, is a privately owned irrigation facility regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture.
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The dam, completed in 2010, stands at a height of 35 feet and serves the primary purpose of providing water for irrigation. With a storage capacity of 204.4 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 122.3 acre-feet, the facility covers a surface area of 10.8 acres and has a maximum discharge capacity of 1305 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Crandall Ranch poses a moderate risk due to its location and design. The dam structure, built with an earth core and buttress, spans 550 feet in length and is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway that is 40 feet wide. The facility is regularly inspected and maintained to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Owned and operated by a private entity, Crandall Ranch plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the region by providing a reliable source of water for irrigation.
Year Completed |
2010 |
Dam Length |
550 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
TURKEY CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Drainage Area |
0.27 |
Nid Storage |
204.4 |
Structural Height |
43 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
43 |
Neosho R At Burlington
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1200cfs |
Verdigris R Nr Virgil
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165cfs |
Neosho R Nr Iola
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2180cfs |
Marais Des Cygnes R At Melvern
|
19cfs |
Pottawatomie C Nr Scipio
|
15cfs |
Otter C At Climax
|
20cfs |
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