is a dam located in Ness County, Kansas, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About
The primary purpose of is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Stutz (private). It impounds the Forrester Creek-tr near Ness City.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 640 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 149 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Ness |
| Nearest City | Ness City |
| River/Stream | Forrester Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.59188, -100.10799 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 640 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | STUTZ |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS01537 |
| Federal ID | KS01537 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |