is a dam located in Atchison County, Kansas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall and 500 ft long, taller than 80% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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.
About
The primary purpose of is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Maur Hill Prep School Inc (private). It impounds the Whisky Creek-tr near Atchison.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet.
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 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Atchison |
| Nearest City | Atchison |
| River/Stream | Whisky Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.53095, -95.12829 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Maur Hill Prep School Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04490 |
| Federal ID | KS04490 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |