is a dam located in Harvey County, Kansas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Harvey, Kansas. The dam is owned by Becker, Paul E & Loretta (private). It impounds the Walnut Creek-tr near Whitewater.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 744 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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 | Harvey |
| Nearest City | Whitewater |
| River/Stream | Walnut Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.06129, -97.24067 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 744 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 984 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | BECKER, PAUL E & LORETTA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS00850 |
| Federal ID | KS00850 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |