Frd No 2-1

Kansas — Lyon County — SHAW CREEK

Location

StateKansas
CountyLyon
RiverSHAW CREEK
Coordinates38.20179, -96.29270

Physical Characteristics

NID Height41 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length1,450 ft
NID Storage3,364 acre-ft
Max Storage3,364 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerUPPER VERDIGRIS WJD NO 24
Other NameUpper Verdigris WS Dam 2 1

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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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