is an earth dam located in Nemaha County, Kansas, built in 2005. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About
The primary purpose of is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Fangman, Greg (private). It impounds the Harris Creek-tr near Seneca.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 720 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 49 acre-feet. Completed in 2005, the structure is relatively new.
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 05/10/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Nemaha |
| Nearest City | Seneca |
| River/Stream | Harris Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.87490, -96.02035 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | FANGMAN, GREG |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09015 |
| Federal ID | KS09015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |