is a dam located in Jackson County, Kansas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

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is a dam in Jackson, Kansas. The dam is owned by Mannell (private). It impounds the South Branch Soldier Creek-tr near Topeka.

The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 720 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 37 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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.

At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.

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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKansas
CountyJackson
Nearest CityTopeka
River/StreamSouth Branch Soldier Creek-tr
Coordinates39.35083, -95.83535

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length720 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage37 acre-ft
Max Storage37 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Max Discharge280 cfs

Ownership & Safety

OwnerMANNELL
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKS04125
Federal IDKS04125
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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