is a dam located in Saline County, Kansas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Saline, Kansas. The dam is owned by Mcfarland, Josephine (private). It impounds the Gypsum Creek-tr near Sand Spring.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 755 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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 07/27/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Sand Spring |
| River/Stream | Gypsum Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.79437, -97.40432 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 755 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 410 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | MCFARLAND, JOSEPHINE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 07/27/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03235 |
| Federal ID | KS03235 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |