is a dam located in Linn County, Kansas, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Linn, Kansas. The dam is owned by Hermes, John (private). It impounds the Marais Des Cygnes-tr near Papinsville Missouri.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,820 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 231 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, 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.
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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Linn |
| Nearest City | Papinsville Missouri |
| River/Stream | Marais Des Cygnes-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.22973, -94.85581 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,820 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 231 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 231 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 320 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | HERMES, JOHN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS01299 |
| Federal ID | KS01299 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |