Dd No 8

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKansas
CountyWabaunsee
Nearest CityMELVERN
River/StreamELM CREEK
Coordinates38.81497, -96.12766

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1996 (30 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage663 acre-ft
Max Storage663 acre-ft
Normal Storage62 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge2,040 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUPPER MARAIS DES CYGNES WJD NO 101
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Last Inspection10/03/1995
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKS09090
Federal IDKS09090
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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