is an earth dam located in Nemaha County, Kansas, built in 1958. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
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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.
Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Undetermined HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required