Mcfarland Detention Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKansas
CountyWabaunsee
Nearest CityMCFARLAND
River/StreamPAW PAW CREEK-TR
Coordinates39.05885, -96.24803

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length800 ft
Year Completed1947 (79 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage81 acre-ft
Max Storage81 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,753 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerMCFARLAND, CITY OF
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/12/2011
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKS02533
Federal IDKS02533
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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