Mpd No 14
Mpd No 14 is an earth dam located in Harvey County, Kansas, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mpd No 14
The primary purpose of Mpd No 14 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 Harvey County Commissioners (local government). It impounds the West Branch Whitewater River near Whitewater.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 4,275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 240 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 9,183 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/09/2021.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Harvey |
| Nearest City | Whitewater |
| River/Stream | West Branch Whitewater River |
| Coordinates | 38.04569, -97.19757 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,183 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,183 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,535 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 240 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,940 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | HARVEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/09/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04680 |
| Federal ID | KS04680 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |