Frd No 2-4

Kansas — Lyon County — SHAW CREEK

Location

StateKansas
CountyLyon
RiverSHAW CREEK
Coordinates38.24024, -96.33427

Physical Characteristics

NID Height43 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length1,800 ft
NID Storage2,797 acre-ft
Max Storage2,797 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerUPPER VERDIGRIS WJD NO 24
Other NameUpper Verdigris WS Dam 2 4

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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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