is a dam located in Ottawa County, Kansas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 725 ft long. 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 Reitz, Richard L (private). It impounds the Buckeye Creek-tr near Solomon.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 725 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 93 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 | Ottawa |
| Nearest City | Solomon |
| River/Stream | Buckeye Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.07038, -97.37594 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 725 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 707 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Reitz, Richard L |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS01649 |
| Federal ID | KS01649 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |