is a dam located in Franklin County, Kansas, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall. 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 Ottawa, City of (local government). It impounds the Marais Des Cygnes River near Ottawa.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Ottawa |
| River/Stream | Marais Des Cygnes River |
| Coordinates | 38.61944, -95.29107 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Ottawa, City of |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02476 |
| Federal ID | KS02476 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |