is an earth dam located in Harvey County, Kansas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About
The primary purpose of is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Schwab, Terrill L (private). It impounds the West Branch Whitewater Creek near Whitewater.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 730 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/21/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Harvey |
| Nearest City | Whitewater |
| River/Stream | West Branch Whitewater Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.07537, -97.23894 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 730 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 689 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SCHWAB, TERRILL L |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 02/21/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04803 |
| Federal ID | KS04803 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |