Severy City Dam
Severy City Dam is an earth dam located in Greenwood County, Kansas, built in 1938. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Severy City Dam
The primary purpose of Severy City Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Severy, City Of (local government). It impounds the Salt Creek-tr near Fall River.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 124 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/27/2023.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Greenwood |
| Nearest City | Fall River |
| River/Stream | Salt Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.61960, -96.17343 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,320 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | SEVERY, CITY OF |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02480 |
| Federal ID | KS02480 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |