is an earth dam located in Nemaha County, Kansas, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Nemaha, Kansas. The dam is owned by Nemaha County (local government). It impounds the Tennessee Creek-tr near Seneca.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 164 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Nemaha |
| Nearest City | Seneca |
| River/Stream | Tennessee Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.78260, -95.98059 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | NEMAHA COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07422 |
| Federal ID | KS07422 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |