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Most flood control dams in western
Kansas are classified as “low hazard,” since very few homes and
structures lie in close proximity downstream. HorseThief Reservoir
will be designated as a “high hazard” dam. |
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A high hazard dam is defined as a
structure whose failure could cause extensive loss of life or
serious damage to downstream homes and businesses. At emergency
spillway elevation, more than 7.5 billion gallons of water will be
impounded.
Jetmore, Kansas, with a population of nearly 1,000 residents, lies only 8
miles downstream. Hence, the high hazard classification.
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