is a dam located in Marshall County, Kansas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About
The primary purpose of is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Marshall County Scd (local government). It impounds the Fawn Creek-tr near Blue Rapids.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, 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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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Marshall |
| Nearest City | Blue Rapids |
| River/Stream | Fawn Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.66436, -96.75534 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MARSHALL COUNTY SCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS01342 |
| Federal ID | KS01342 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |