is a dam located in Sedgwick County, Kansas, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 380 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 Sedgwick, Kansas. The dam is owned by Stockemer. It impounds the Dry Creek-tr near Wichita.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 04/10/1996. That was over 30 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sedgwick |
| Nearest City | Wichita |
| River/Stream | Dry Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.68204, -97.57574 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Stockemer |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/10/1996 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03755 |
| Federal ID | KS03755 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |