is a dam located in Smith County, Kansas, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Smith, Kansas. The dam is owned by Nelssen, Mj (private). It impounds the Pawnee Creek-tr near Cora.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 625 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 104 acre-feet. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Smith |
| Nearest City | Cora |
| River/Stream | Pawnee Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.93386, -98.70617 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 401 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | NELSSEN, MJ |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03309 |
| Federal ID | KS03309 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |