is a dam located in Lyon County, Kansas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Lyon, Kansas. The dam is owned by Pickett (private). It impounds the Neosho River-tr near Emporia.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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.
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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lyon |
| Nearest City | Emporia |
| River/Stream | Neosho River-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.48922, -96.30437 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | PICKETT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04725 |
| Federal ID | KS04725 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |