is an earth dam located in Smith County, Kansas, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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is a dam in Smith, Kansas. The dam is owned by Gwennap, James P (private). It impounds the East Beaver Creek-tr near Gaylord.
The dam stands 21 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 01/07/2004. That was over 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Smith |
| Nearest City | Gaylord |
| River/Stream | East Beaver Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.93054, -98.78664 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Gwennap, James P |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/07/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS00083 |
| Federal ID | KS00083 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |