is a dam located in Doniphan County, Kansas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Doniphan, Kansas. The dam is owned by Herring (private). It impounds the Mission Creek-tr near St Joseph Missouri.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Doniphan |
| Nearest City | St Joseph Missouri |
| River/Stream | Mission Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.86767, -95.23223 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 240 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | HERRING |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03085 |
| Federal ID | KS03085 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |