is an earth dam located in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

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 Flanary, Richard (private). It impounds the Willard Creek near St Marys.

The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 613 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 178 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/31/1996. That was over 29 years ago.

At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.

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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKansas
CountyPottawatomie
Nearest CitySt Marys
River/StreamWillard Creek
Coordinates39.21315, -96.07123

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length613 ft
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage178 acre-ft
Max Storage178 acre-ft
Normal Storage78 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerFLANARY, RICHARD
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Last Inspection10/31/1996
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKS07472
Federal IDKS07472
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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