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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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Graham |
| Nearest City | Kirwin |
| River/Stream | Bow Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.49938, -99.92522 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 316 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 177 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | BOWMAN, RONALD R |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 02/10/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07931 |
| Federal ID | KS07931 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |