is a dam located in Morris County, Kansas, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 500 ft long. 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 Morris, Kansas. The dam is owned by Mcdonald, Jean Holmes. It impounds the Spring Creek-tr near Emporia.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 10/02/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Morris |
| Nearest City | Emporia |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.53987, -96.53397 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Mcdonald, Jean Holmes |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/02/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03570 |
| Federal ID | KS03570 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |