Back-up Water Supply

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKansas
CountyWoodson
Nearest CityPETROLIA
River/StreamSOUTH OWL CREEK
Coordinates37.86520, -95.74466

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,015 acre-ft
Max Storage2,015 acre-ft
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerYATES CENTER, CITY OF
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/02/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKS02535
Federal IDKS02535
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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