is a dam located in Saline County, Kansas, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 1,400 ft long, 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 Saline, Kansas. The dam is owned by Marak, Paul S (private). It impounds the Solomon River-tr near Solomon.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,400 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 268 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/14/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Saline |
| Nearest City | Solomon |
| River/Stream | Solomon River-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.95433, -97.56140 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 268 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 268 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Marak, Paul S |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/14/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03225 |
| Federal ID | KS03225 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |