is a dam located in Osborne County, Kansas, built in 1950. 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 Osborne, City Of (local government). It impounds the South Fork Solomon River near Osborne.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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 | Osborne |
| Nearest City | Osborne |
| River/Stream | South Fork Solomon River |
| Coordinates | 39.43497, -98.71681 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 230 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | OSBORNE, CITY OF |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02521 |
| Federal ID | KS02521 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |