is a dam located in Kingman County, Kansas, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Kingman, Kansas. The dam is owned by Helsel/fairchild (private). It impounds the Negro Creek near Clearwater.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1948, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/08/1990. That was over 35 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Kingman |
| Nearest City | Clearwater |
| River/Stream | Negro Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.59329, -98.05830 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | HELSEL/FAIRCHILD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 10/08/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03729 |
| Federal ID | KS03729 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |