is a dam located in Shawnee County, Kansas, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Shawnee, Kansas. The dam is owned by Unknown. It impounds the Blacksmith Creek-tr near Topeka.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 42 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Shawnee |
| Nearest City | Topeka |
| River/Stream | Blacksmith Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.04001, -95.83180 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | UNKNOWN |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02899 |
| Federal ID | KS02899 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |