is an earth dam located in Nemaha County, Kansas, built in 1972. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 41 ft41 ft tall and 1,000 ft long, taller than 87% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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 Wenger Brothers (private).
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 418 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Nemaha |
| Coordinates | 39.71255, -95.92534 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 418 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 418 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 219 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Wenger Brothers |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09150 |
| Federal ID | KS09150 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |