is a dam located in Chautauqua County, Kansas, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About
is a dam in Chautauqua, Kansas. The dam is owned by Union Gas (private). It impounds the Harper Creek-tr near Caney.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Chautauqua |
| Nearest City | Caney |
| River/Stream | Harper Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.18024, -96.05059 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | UNION GAS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03815 |
| Federal ID | KS03815 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |