Mpd No 50 Dam, Kansas, USA

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Quick Facts About Mpd No 50 Dam

Location: Nemaha, Kansas
Coordinates: 39.705022, -96.160335
River: Black Vermillion River-Tr
Primary Purpose: Other
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1990
Dam Height: 49 ft (15 m)
Dam Length: 1,820 ft (555 m)
Dam Capacity: 11,187 acre-ft (13,799 Ml)

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Mpd No 50 Dam Information

Mpd No 50 Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 6 miles from Vermillion, Nemaha, Kansas.

The dam, which is on the Black Vermillion River-Tr, was primarily built for Other purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by A&E;GEORGE BUTLER & ASSOC and commissioned in 1990 and is currently owned by UPPER BLACK VERMILLION WJD NO 37.

Mpd No 50 Dam Structure

The Mpd No 50 Dam is approximately 1,820 feet (555 m) long, 49 feet (15 m) high and has a structural volume of 194,000 cubic yards (148,324 cubic metres).

Mpd No 50 Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 4,769 acre-ft (5,882 Ml) and maximum capacity of 11,187 acre-ft (13,799 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 404 acres (164 ha) and the total catchment area is 13 square miles (32 square kilometres).

Mpd No 50 Dam Spillway

The dam has a 280 feet (85 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 7377 cubic feet per second (209 cubic metres per second).

Mpd No 50 Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Mpd No 50 Dam
Nemaha, Kansas
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 49 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 1,820 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 11,187 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 13 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Mpd No 50 Dam Weather

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Mpd No 50 Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Mpd No 50 Dam?

Mpd No 50 Dam is in Kansas.

In which county is the Mpd No 50 Dam?

Mpd No 50 Dam is in Nemaha County.

How high is the Mpd No 50 Dam?

Mpd No 50 Dam is 49 feet high.

How long is the Mpd No 50 Dam?

Mpd No 50 Dam is 1,820 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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