209
Key Takeaway
209 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 87.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 618 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| NID ID | KS09035 |
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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What is the hazard classification of 209?
209 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 209?
209 is owned by WAKARUSA WJD NO 35 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was 209 built?
209 was completed in 2003, making it 23 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is 209?
209 has a dam height of 36 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 209 last inspected?
209 was last inspected on September 3, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.