is a dam located in Decatur County, Kansas, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Decatur, Kansas. The dam is owned by Frickey (private). It impounds the Spring Branch-tr near Devizes.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 567 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 118 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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.
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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Decatur |
| Nearest City | Devizes |
| River/Stream | Spring Branch-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.93257, -100.24928 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 567 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,480 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | FRICKEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS00495 |
| Federal ID | KS00495 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |