is a dam located in Russell County, Kansas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Russell, Kansas. The dam is owned by Ruthven (local government). It impounds the Smoky Hill River-tr near Black Wolf.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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 | Russell |
| Nearest City | Black Wolf |
| River/Stream | Smoky Hill River-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.86007, -98.66451 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 396 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | RUTHVEN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS01860 |
| Federal ID | KS01860 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |