Kirwin Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKansas
CountyPhillips
Nearest CityKIRWIN
River/StreamNORTH FORK SOLOMON RIVER
Coordinates39.66200, -99.12740

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height169 ft
Dam Height169 ft
Dam Length12,646 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage511,757 acre-ft
Max Storage511,757 acre-ft
Normal Storage99,500 acre-ft
Surface Area10,640 acres
Drainage Area1,367 sq mi
Max Discharge16,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection04/06/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKS00022
Federal IDKS00022
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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