is a dam located in Trego County, Kansas, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Trego, Kansas. The dam is owned by Trego County Scd (local government). It impounds the Smoky Hill River-tr.
The dam stands 59 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 28 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 59 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Trego |
| River/Stream | Smoky Hill River-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.76572, -99.77765 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 59 ft |
| Dam Height | 59 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 188 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | TREGO COUNTY SCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02589 |
| Federal ID | KS02589 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |