162 is an earth dam located in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, built in 2006. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 48 ft48 ft tall and 515 ft long, taller than 92% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About 162
The primary purpose of 162 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Mill Creek Wjd No 85 (local government). It impounds the Mill Creek-tr near Alma.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 515 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet. Completed in 2006, 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 08/03/2006. That was over 20 years ago.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Wabaunsee |
| Nearest City | Alma |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.97330, -96.33252 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 515 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,076 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Mill Creek Wjd No 85 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/03/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09275 |
| Federal ID | KS09275 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |