Kraus Dam
Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ellis |
| Nearest City | SCHOENCHEN |
| River/Stream | SMOKY HILL RIVER-TR |
| Coordinates | 38.73755, -99.43661 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 591 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 640 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | KRAUS, HAROLD G. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |