is a dam located in Jewell County, Kansas, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialLowFailure would cause limited damage
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height32 ft
Built195175 years ago

Dam profile

NID height · 32 ft
32 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

32 ft tall and 585 ft long, taller than 74% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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.

About

The primary purpose of is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jewell, City of (local government). It impounds the Middle Limestone Creek-tr near Glen Elder.

The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 585 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet. Completed in 1951, 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

StateKansas
CountyJewell
Nearest CityGlen Elder
River/StreamMiddle Limestone Creek-tr
Coordinates39.67230, -98.16159

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length585 ft
Year Completed1951 (75 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage103 acre-ft
Max Storage103 acre-ft
Normal Storage81 acre-ft
Max Discharge750 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerJewell, City of
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKS00092
Federal IDKS00092
More InfoState Dam Safety Program