is a dam located in Trego County, Kansas, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About
The primary purpose of is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Nixon, Francis E (private). It impounds the Spring Creek near Ellis.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 162 acre-feet. Completed in 1951, 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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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Trego |
| Nearest City | Ellis |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.01163, -99.74645 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,240 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | NIXON, FRANCIS E |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02582 |
| Federal ID | KS02582 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |