209

Douglas, Kansas· Built 2003· Earth· 36 ft tall
Low Hazard Local Government

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 Length275 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Normal Storage7 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge618 cfs
Year Completed2003 (23 years old)
NID IDKS09035

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 3, 2003
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

WAKARUSA WJD NO 35

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.