is a dam located in Shawnee County, Kansas, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Shawnee, Kansas. The dam is owned by Fleming, Ned (private). It impounds the Blacksmith Creek-tr near Topeka.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 54 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.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Shawnee |
| Nearest City | Topeka |
| River/Stream | Blacksmith Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.04697, -95.83986 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 329 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | FLEMING, NED |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS01925 |
| Federal ID | KS01925 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |