P & M Coal Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

P & M Coal Dam, located in BOICOURT, Kansas, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, as well as providing a stock or small fish pond.


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Summary

This privately owned earth dam stands at 19 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 17 feet and a length of 370 feet. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 22 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 67 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 5.7 acres.

The dam, situated on NORTH SUGAR CREEK-TR, falls under the jurisdiction of the Tulsa District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition. The last inspection was conducted in September 1990, and the dam has not been modified since. With no state regulation or permitting, the P & M Coal Dam remains a vital asset for water resource management and climate enthusiasts interested in its role in the local ecosystem.

Enthusiasts can appreciate the unique design of the dam, with a buttress core type and an unknown foundation type. The dam's location at 3,20S, 25E in Linn County, Kansas, adds to its significance in the region. While the dam's emergency action plan and risk assessment information are not currently available, the dam's operational history and purpose make it an intriguing site for those interested in water resource management and climate adaptation efforts in the area.

Dam Length

370

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

NORTH SUGAR CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5.7

Hydraulic Height

17

Drainage Area

0.31

Nid Storage

67

Structural Height

19

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

19
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.