Melvern Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Osage |
| Nearest City | MELVERN |
| River/Stream | MARAIS DES CYGNES |
| Coordinates | 38.51441, -95.71300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 123 ft |
| Dam Length | 9,750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 363,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 363,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 154,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6,930 acres |
| Drainage Area | 349 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Kansas City District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |