Upper Dam
Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Chautauqua |
| Nearest City | SEDAN |
| River/Stream | DEER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.16953, -96.21897 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,249 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,249 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 826 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | SEDAN, CITY OF |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |