is a dam located in Ellsworth County, Kansas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Ellsworth, Kansas. The dam is owned by Hughes, John (private). It impounds the Smoky Hill River-tr near Marquette.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, 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.
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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ellsworth |
| Nearest City | Marquette |
| River/Stream | Smoky Hill River-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.57676, -97.98492 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 262 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | HUGHES, JOHN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03618 |
| Federal ID | KS03618 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |