is a dam located in Cowley County, Kansas, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Cowley, Kansas. The dam is owned by Kansas Dept Of Wildlife Parks & Tourism (state). It impounds the Panther Creek near Cameron City.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 880 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,070 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cowley |
| Nearest City | Cameron City |
| River/Stream | Panther Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.09826, -96.80544 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 880 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,070 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,070 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,380 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 6,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | KANSAS DEPT OF WILDLIFE PARKS & TOURISM |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS00868 |
| Federal ID | KS00868 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |