Burnett Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Shawnee |
| Nearest City | TOPEKA |
| River/Stream | SHUNGANUNGA CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.00825, -95.76577 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,760 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,760 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17,165 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SHUNGANUNGA DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO 1 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |