is a dam located in Brown County, Kansas, built in 1933. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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 Hiawatha, City Of (local government). It impounds the North Fork Wolf River-tr near Robinson.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1933, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Brown |
| Nearest City | Robinson |
| River/Stream | North Fork Wolf River-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.82623, -95.52705 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 900 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | HIAWATHA, CITY OF |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02457 |
| Federal ID | KS02457 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |