205
Key Takeaway
205 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 50.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 550 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | KS09220 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
WAKARUSA WJD NO 35
Local Government
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Low Hazard 27 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of 205?
205 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates 205?
205 is owned by WAKARUSA WJD NO 35 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was 205 built?
205 was completed in 2005, making it 21 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of 205?
205 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is 205?
205 has a dam height of 26 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was 205 last inspected?
205 was last inspected on March 7, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.