Fossil Creek Dam/wr# 36;680

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKansas
CountyRussell
Nearest CityBLACK WOLF
River/StreamFOSSIL CREEK
Coordinates38.85919, -98.84885

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length550 ft
Year Completed1998 (28 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage640 acre-ft
Max Storage640 acre-ft
Normal Storage240 acre-ft
Surface Area44 acres
Drainage Area16 sq mi
Max Discharge9,024 cfs

Ownership & Safety

OwnerRUSSELL, CITY OF
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Last Inspection04/18/1995
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKS02787
Federal IDKS02787
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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