is a dam located in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About
The primary purpose of 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 Alma, City Of (local government). It impounds the South Branch Mill Creek-tr near Alma.
The dam stands 80 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,100 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/04/2019.
At 80 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Wabaunsee |
| Nearest City | Alma |
| River/Stream | South Branch Mill Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.97474, -96.26557 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 80 ft |
| Dam Height | 80 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,013 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | ALMA, CITY OF |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 04/04/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02532 |
| Federal ID | KS02532 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |