Melvern Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKansas
CountyOsage
Nearest CityMELVERN
River/StreamMARAIS DES CYGNES
Coordinates38.51441, -95.71300

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height123 ft
Dam Length9,750 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage363,000 acre-ft
Max Storage363,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage154,000 acre-ft
Surface Area6,930 acres
Drainage Area349 sq mi
Max Discharge35,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Kansas City District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection11/07/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKS00007
Federal IDKS00007
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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