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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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Pottawatomie |
| Nearest City | St Marys |
| River/Stream | Willard Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.21315, -96.07123 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 613 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FLANARY, RICHARD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 10/31/1996 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07472 |
| Federal ID | KS07472 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |