is a dam located in Comanche County, Kansas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Comanche, Kansas. The dam is owned by Herrington & Allderdice (private). It impounds the Salt Fork Arkansas River-tr near Alva Oklahoma.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 | Comanche |
| Nearest City | Alva Oklahoma |
| River/Stream | Salt Fork Arkansas River-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.01581, -99.20300 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | HERRINGTON & ALLDERDICE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS01980 |
| Federal ID | KS01980 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |