is an earth dam located in Linn County, Kansas, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About
The primary purpose of is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kathirn Schweiger (private). It impounds the Tr- Mine Creek near Worland, Mo.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 730 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 122 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Linn |
| Nearest City | Worland, Mo |
| River/Stream | Tr- Mine Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.13442, -94.68562 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 730 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 633 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kathirn Schweiger |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS01304 |
| Federal ID | KS01304 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |