is a dam located in Smith County, Kansas, built in 1939. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Smith, Kansas. The dam is owned by Hipple, Oliver & Alice (private). It impounds the Lochile Creek-tr near Riverton Nebraska.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Completed in 1939, 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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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Smith |
| Nearest City | Riverton Nebraska |
| River/Stream | Lochile Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.99176, -99.06245 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | HIPPLE, OLIVER & ALICE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03340 |
| Federal ID | KS03340 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |