is a dam located in Shawnee County, Kansas, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Shawnee, Kansas. The dam is owned by Henry Man Co (private). It impounds the Messhoss Creek-tr near Topeka.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 490 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 35 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 | Shawnee |
| Nearest City | Topeka |
| River/Stream | Messhoss Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.15485, -95.75199 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | HENRY MAN CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03967 |
| Federal ID | KS03967 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |