is a dam located in Douglas County, Kansas, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 525 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 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 Baldwin City, City of (local government). It impounds the Spring Creek near Ottawa.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. Completed in 1937, 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 | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Ottawa |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.75426, -95.16324 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 813 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Baldwin City, City of |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02469 |
| Federal ID | KS02469 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |