Wilson Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Russell |
| Nearest City | SYLVAN GROVE |
| River/Stream | SALINE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.96673, -98.49541 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 152 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 736,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 736,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 245,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9,040 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,917 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,700 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 | 05/12/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |