is a dam located in Pratt County, Kansas, built in 1969. 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 Smith, Frank L (private). It impounds the South Fork Ninnescah River-tr near Pratt.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 790 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 450 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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 | Pratt |
| Nearest City | Pratt |
| River/Stream | South Fork Ninnescah River-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.61986, -98.76239 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 790 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,310 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SMITH, FRANK L |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS01753 |
| Federal ID | KS01753 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |