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KARS469

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Unlisted/Unknown Dam Covert Creek-Tr
April 1, 2025


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Kars469 is a private water resource structure located in Covert, Kansas, specifically on the Covert Creek. It serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond, and recreation. The dam is an earth type structure with a buttress core, standing at a height of 19 feet and a length of 525 feet, providing a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet with a normal storage of 25.4 acre-feet. The spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 75 feet, and the hazard potential is rated as low.

Although Kars469 is not regulated by the state or federal agencies, its risk assessment is moderate, indicating potential vulnerabilities. The structure has not been rated for its condition, and the last inspection was conducted in March 2012. While it may not have a comprehensive emergency action plan in place, its purpose and design suggest a valuable resource for the local community. Water and climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable water management and conservation efforts in Kansas may find Kars469 to be an intriguing case study for its multiple water usage and recreational aspects within the region.

Dam_Height 19
River_Or_Stream COVERT CREEK-TR
Dam_Length 525
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 5.7
Drainage_Area 0.38
Nid_Storage 54
Outlet_Gates None
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Unlisted/Unknown
Nid_Height 19
       



       

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