is a dam located in Neosho County, Kansas, built in 1926. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 38 ft38 ft tall and 1,020 ft long, taller than 84% 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
is a dam in Neosho, Kansas. The dam is owned by Kansas Dept of Wildlife Parks & Tourism (state). It impounds the Neosho River-tr near Oswego.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 1,020 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,060 acre-feet. Completed in 1926, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 04/21/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Neosho |
| Nearest City | Oswego |
| River/Stream | Neosho River-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.42025, -95.19761 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,020 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,060 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,060 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 860 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,400 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Kansas Dept of Wildlife Parks & Tourism |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS00887 |
| Federal ID | KS00887 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |