is a dam located in Shawnee County, Kansas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Shawnee, Kansas. The dam is owned by Bauer (private). It impounds the West Fork Muddy Creek-tr near Grantville.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 495 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 37 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Shawnee |
| Nearest City | Grantville |
| River/Stream | West Fork Muddy Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.21275, -95.64066 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 495 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | BAUER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02879 |
| Federal ID | KS02879 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |