is a dam located in Jewell County, Kansas, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About
The primary purpose of is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jewell, City Of (local government). It impounds the Middle Limestone Creek-tr near Glen Elder.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 585 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jewell |
| Nearest City | Glen Elder |
| River/Stream | Middle Limestone Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.67230, -98.16159 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 750 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | JEWELL, CITY OF |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS00092 |
| Federal ID | KS00092 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |