is a dam located in Washington County, Kansas, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 94 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 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 Washington, City of (local government). It impounds the Mill Creek near Washington.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 94 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 | Washington |
| Nearest City | Washington |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.80986, -97.05365 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 94 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Washington, City of |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02534 |
| Federal ID | KS02534 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |