is a dam located in Neosho County, Kansas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 55 ft55 ft tall and 625 ft long, taller than 94% 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 Thayer, City of (local government). It impounds the Little Chetopa Creek-tr near Neodesha.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 625 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Neosho |
| Nearest City | Neodesha |
| River/Stream | Little Chetopa Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.48199, -95.48434 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 280 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Thayer, City of |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02515 |
| Federal ID | KS02515 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |