is an earth dam located in Nemaha County, Kansas, built in 1958. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

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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Undetermined HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKansas
CountyNemaha
Nearest CitySalem, Ne
River/StreamTr- Wildcat Creek
Coordinates39.87439, -96.06000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length346 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage17 acre-ft
Max Storage17 acre-ft
Normal Storage7 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge181 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerRottinghaus
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKS01458
Federal IDKS01458
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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