Dd No 113 (nazarene)
Dd No 113 (nazarene) is an earth dam located in Harvey County, Kansas. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dd No 113 (nazarene)
The primary purpose of Dd No 113 (nazarene) is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Sand Creek Wjd No 68 (local government). It impounds the Beaver Creek-tr near Newton.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 2,040 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/14/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Kansas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Harvey |
| Nearest City | Newton |
| River/Stream | Beaver Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.11370, -97.28962 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,040 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,244 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SAND CREEK WJD NO 68 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04684 |
| Federal ID | KS04684 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |