Hwy 73
Hwy 73 is an earth dam located in Atchison County, Kansas. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hwy 73
The primary purpose of Hwy 73 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 Atchison County Scd (local government). It impounds the White Clay Creek-tr near Atchison.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/21/2006. That was over 19 years ago.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Atchison |
| Nearest City | Atchison |
| River/Stream | White Clay Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.55685, -95.17187 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | ATCHISON COUNTY SCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/21/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07014 |
| Federal ID | KS07014 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |