is a dam located in Sheridan County, Kansas, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About
The primary purpose of 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 Earl Moss & Sons Inc (private). It impounds the South Bow Creek-tr.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 920 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 879 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sheridan |
| River/Stream | South Bow Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.40118, -100.61304 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 920 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 879 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 879 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,328 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | EARL MOSS & SONS INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04841 |
| Federal ID | KS04841 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |