Dd No 7

Kansas — Osage County — HOOVER BRANCH

Location

StateKansas
CountyOsage
RiverHOOVER BRANCH
Coordinates38.76863, -95.82263

Physical Characteristics

NID Height43 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length2,100 ft
NID Storage4,537 acre-ft
Max Storage4,537 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 28, 2019
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerSWITZLER CREEK WD NO 63
Other NameSwitzler Creek Watershed Dam 7

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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