is a dam located in Atchison County, Kansas, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Atchison, Kansas. The dam is owned by Pohl (private). It impounds the Missouri River-tr near Oak Mills.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 16 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/29/1988. That was over 37 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Atchison |
| Nearest City | Oak Mills |
| River/Stream | Missouri River-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.43696, -95.02488 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 116 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | POHL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 09/29/1988 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02916 |
| Federal ID | KS02916 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |