is a dam located in Jackson County, Kansas, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 900 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
The primary purpose of is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Whiting, City of (local government). It impounds the Walnut Creek-tr near Muscotah.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, 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 | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Muscotah |
| River/Stream | Walnut Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.60571, -95.61591 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,450 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Whiting, City of |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02484 |
| Federal ID | KS02484 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |