is a dam located in Pratt County, Kansas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialLowFailure would cause limited damage
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height19 ft
Built196759 years ago

Dam profile

NID height · 19 ft
19 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

19 ft tall and 486 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 Pratt, Kansas. The dam is owned by Barker, Carter (private). It impounds the South Fork Ninnescah River-tr near Cairo.

The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 486 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 167 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, 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

StateKansas
CountyPratt
Nearest CityCairo
River/StreamSouth Fork Ninnescah River-tr
Coordinates37.65653, -98.65117

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length486 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage167 acre-ft
Max Storage167 acre-ft
Normal Storage57 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,172 cfs

Ownership & Safety

OwnerBarker, Carter
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKS01755
Federal IDKS01755
More InfoState Dam Safety Program