is a dam located in Neosho County, Kansas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 47 ft47 ft tall and 1,675 ft long, taller than 91% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About
The primary purpose of is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tri-city Rwd Neosho-allen County (public utility). It impounds the Canville Creek-tr near Oswego.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 1,675 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 330 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Neosho |
| Nearest City | Oswego |
| River/Stream | Canville Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.65619, -95.21112 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,675 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 280 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Tri-city Rwd Neosho-allen County |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS01961 |
| Federal ID | KS01961 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |