is a dam located in Miami County, Kansas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 560 ft long, taller than 72% 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
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 Hanna, Le (private). It impounds the South Wea Creek-tr near Somerset.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 44 acre-feet.
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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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Miami |
| Nearest City | Somerset |
| River/Stream | South Wea Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.59558, -94.68057 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 166 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hanna, Le |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS01401 |
| Federal ID | KS01401 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |