Ft Scott Municipal Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKansas
CountyBourbon
Nearest CityFORT SCOTT
River/StreamROCK CREEK
Coordinates37.78945, -94.75632

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height62 ft
Dam Height62 ft
Dam Length1,420 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage11,010 acre-ft
Max Storage11,010 acre-ft
Normal Storage6,691 acre-ft
Surface Area349 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge10,008 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerFORT SCOTT, CITY OF
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/26/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKS02455
Federal IDKS02455
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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