is a dam located in Nemaha County, Kansas, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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.
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is a dam in Nemaha, Kansas. The dam is owned by Nemaha County (local government). It impounds the Illinois Creek-tr near Seneca.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 44 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 | Nemaha |
| Nearest City | Seneca |
| River/Stream | Illinois Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.75836, -96.07538 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Nemaha County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03156 |
| Federal ID | KS03156 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |