is a dam located in Miami County, Kansas, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Miami, Kansas. The dam is owned by Martin Poormans Lodge (private). It impounds the North Wea Creek-tr near Paola.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, 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.
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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Miami |
| Nearest City | Paola |
| River/Stream | North Wea Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.65413, -94.77368 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | MARTIN POORMANS LODGE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS01423 |
| Federal ID | KS01423 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |