is a dam located in Russell County, Kansas, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Russell, Kansas. The dam is owned by Welling (private). It impounds the Paradise Creek-tr.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 452 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet. Completed in 1937, 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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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Russell |
| River/Stream | Paradise Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.08524, -98.92246 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 452 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,734 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | WELLING |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS01845 |
| Federal ID | KS01845 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |