Lake Wabaunsee Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKansas
CountyWabaunsee
Nearest CityHESSDALE
River/StreamEAST BRANCH MILL CREEK-TR
Coordinates38.86684, -96.19818

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height66 ft
Dam Height66 ft
Dam Length1,400 ft
Year Completed1996 (30 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,285 acre-ft
Max Storage6,285 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,499 acre-ft
Surface Area228 acres
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Max Discharge23,400 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerESKRIDGE, CITY OF
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/27/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKS02531
Federal IDKS02531
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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