is a dam located in Ottawa County, Kansas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Ottawa, Kansas. The dam is owned by Rarig (private). It impounds the Salt Creek-tr near Verdi.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 740 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 137 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 | Ottawa |
| Nearest City | Verdi |
| River/Stream | Salt Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.08504, -97.75638 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 445 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | RARIG |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04622 |
| Federal ID | KS04622 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |