is a dam located in Neosho County, Kansas, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 1,175 ft long. 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 irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Reinhardt, Earl B (private). It impounds the Big Creek-tr near Shaw.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,175 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 247 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Neosho |
| Nearest City | Shaw |
| River/Stream | Big Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.68535, -95.32962 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,175 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 247 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 247 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Reinhardt, Earl B |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04912 |
| Federal ID | KS04912 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |