is a dam located in Pawnee County, Kansas, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Pawnee, Kansas. The dam is owned by Smith, Oliver (private). It impounds the Dry Walnut Creek-tr near Great Bend.
The dam stands 24 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. 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 10/04/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Pawnee |
| Nearest City | Great Bend |
| River/Stream | Dry Walnut Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.31563, -99.03696 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | SMITH, OLIVER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03281 |
| Federal ID | KS03281 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |