is an earth dam located in Nemaha County, Kansas, built in 1958. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 346 ft long, taller than 62% 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 flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Rottinghaus (private). It impounds the Tr- Wildcat Creek near Salem, Ne.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 346 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 17 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Nemaha |
| Nearest City | Salem, Ne |
| River/Stream | Tr- Wildcat Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.87439, -96.06000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 346 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 181 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Rottinghaus |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS01458 |
| Federal ID | KS01458 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |