is a dam located in Saline County, Kansas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Saline, Kansas. The dam is owned by Jarvis, Mel (private). It impounds the Smoky Hill River-tr near Salina.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 217 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, 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 07/26/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Salina |
| River/Stream | Smoky Hill River-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.76520, -97.57156 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 217 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 217 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,170 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | JARVIS, MEL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03234 |
| Federal ID | KS03234 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |