is a dam located in Cheyenne County, Kansas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Cheyenne, Kansas. The dam is owned by Culwell, James & Carolyn (private). It impounds the James Canyon Creek-tr near Stratton Nebraska.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 465 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cheyenne |
| Nearest City | Stratton Nebraska |
| River/Stream | James Canyon Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.94449, -101.44761 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,770 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | CULWELL, JAMES & CAROLYN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04806 |
| Federal ID | KS04806 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |