is a dam located in Brown County, Kansas, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Brown, Kansas. The dam is owned by Hawks (private). It impounds the Walnut Creek-tr near Padonia.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 590 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Brown |
| Nearest City | Padonia |
| River/Stream | Walnut Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.83037, -95.63458 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | HAWKS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04187 |
| Federal ID | KS04187 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |