is a dam located in Nemaha County, Kansas, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Nemaha, Kansas. The dam is owned by Nemaha County (local government). It impounds the Deer Creek-tr near Salem Nebraska.
The dam stands 34 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 64 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 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Nemaha |
| Nearest City | Salem Nebraska |
| River/Stream | Deer Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.91726, -95.95362 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | NEMAHA COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03153 |
| Federal ID | KS03153 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |