Mellies Pond
Key Takeaway
Mellies Pond is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 9.1% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,050 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07766 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MELLIES, DENNIS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mellies Pond?
Mellies Pond is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Mellies Pond?
Mellies Pond is owned by MELLIES, DENNIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mellies Pond built?
Mellies Pond was completed in 1997, making it 29 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Mellies Pond?
Mellies Pond serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mellies Pond?
Mellies Pond has a dam height of 16 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.