is a dam located in Doniphan County, Kansas, built in 1970. 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 Goatcher, G (private). It impounds the Missouri River-tr near St Joseph Missouri.
The dam stands 52 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 52 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Doniphan |
| Nearest City | St Joseph Missouri |
| River/Stream | Missouri River-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.83113, -94.99826 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 52 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | GOATCHER, G |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS00530 |
| Federal ID | KS00530 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |