Dd No C-16 (schuetz)
Dd No C-16 (schuetz) is a dam located in Nemaha County, Kansas, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dd No C-16 (schuetz)
The primary purpose of Dd No C-16 (schuetz) is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Delaware Wjd No 10 (local government). It impounds the Elk Creek-tr near Circleville.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 735 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Nemaha |
| Nearest City | Circleville |
| River/Stream | Elk Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.57077, -95.89672 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 735 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 462 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DELAWARE WJD NO 10 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04258 |
| Federal ID | KS04258 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |