is a dam located in Doniphan County, Kansas, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall and 235 ft long, taller than 80% 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 recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nuzum, F (private). It impounds the Missouri River-tr near St Joseph Missouri.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 235 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 43 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.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Doniphan |
| Nearest City | St Joseph Missouri |
| River/Stream | Missouri River-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.93344, -95.25101 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 235 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 236 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Nuzum, F |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS00526 |
| Federal ID | KS00526 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |