is a dam located in Ottawa County, Kansas, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 356 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
is a dam in Ottawa, Kansas. The dam is owned by Sample, Clyde (private). It impounds the Salt Creek-tr near Verdi.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 356 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 107 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ottawa |
| Nearest City | Verdi |
| River/Stream | Salt Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.09232, -97.84099 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 356 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,220 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Sample, Clyde |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS01687 |
| Federal ID | KS01687 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |