is a dam located in Brown County, Kansas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Brown, Kansas. The dam is owned by Chesnut (private). It impounds the Pony Creek-tr near Preston Nebraska.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Brown |
| Nearest City | Preston Nebraska |
| River/Stream | Pony Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.96825, -95.61604 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 383 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | CHESNUT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03028 |
| Federal ID | KS03028 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |