is an earth dam located in Graham County, Kansas, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About

The primary purpose of is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Bowman, Ronald R (private). It impounds the Bow Creek-tr near Kirwin.

The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 316 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 02/10/2003. That was over 23 years ago.

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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKansas
CountyGraham
Nearest CityKirwin
River/StreamBow Creek-tr
Coordinates39.49938, -99.92522

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length316 ft
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage61 acre-ft
Max Storage61 acre-ft
Normal Storage4 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge177 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerBOWMAN, RONALD R
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Last Inspection02/10/2003
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKS07931
Federal IDKS07931
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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