is a dam located in Harvey County, Kansas, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Harvey, Kansas. The dam is owned by Cave (private). It impounds the Gypsum Creek-tr near Towanda.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 740 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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.
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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Harvey |
| Nearest City | Towanda |
| River/Stream | Gypsum Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.93043, -97.16639 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 185 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | CAVE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04683 |
| Federal ID | KS04683 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |