is a dam located in Phillips County, Kansas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Phillips, Kansas. The dam is owned by Near, Jr (private). It impounds the Prairie Dog Creek-tr near Long Island.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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 09/20/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Phillips |
| Nearest City | Long Island |
| River/Stream | Prairie Dog Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.93320, -99.53844 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,397 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | NEAR, JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 09/20/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03481 |
| Federal ID | KS03481 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |