is a dam located in Washington County, Kansas, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About
The primary purpose of is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Lindsley, Dk (private). It impounds the Salt Creek-tr near Morrowville.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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 | Morrowville |
| River/Stream | Salt Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.91174, -97.18625 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 790 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | LINDSLEY, DK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02613 |
| Federal ID | KS02613 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |