is a dam located in Russell County, Kansas, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 600 ft long, taller than 68% 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.
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is a dam in Russell, Kansas. The dam is owned by Mellten (private). It impounds the West Fork Wolf Creek-tr near Sylvan Grove.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 159 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/19/1979. That was over 47 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Russell |
| Nearest City | Sylvan Grove |
| River/Stream | West Fork Wolf Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.04148, -98.52694 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 670 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Mellten |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02526 |
| Federal ID | KS02526 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |