Bowell Dam
Bowell Dam is an earth dam located in Dickinson County, Kansas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bowell Dam
The primary purpose of Bowell Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Marston, Dennis (private). It impounds the Chapman Creek-tr near Industry.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 03/16/2017.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Dickinson |
| Nearest City | Industry |
| River/Stream | Chapman Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.10870, -97.24459 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MARSTON, DENNIS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/16/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02969 |
| Federal ID | KS02969 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |