Frd No 1

Harvey County, Kansas (near NEWTON)

River/Stream: SAND CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
38 ft
Dam Length
6,000 ft
Reservoir Storage
12,364 acre-ft
Year Completed
1989
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
24,847 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-04-04

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
KS05489
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
38.16425, -97.30895
Age
37 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.