is a dam located in Neosho County, Kansas, built in 1926. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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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 17 years ago.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% 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 |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS00887 |
| Federal ID | KS00887 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |