Bourbon CO State Lake Dam

WOLFPEN CREEK· Bourbon, Kansas· Built 1957· 47 ft tall
Low Hazard State Government

Key Takeaway

Bourbon CO State Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 47 ft (taller than 96.6% in KS)
Dam Length1,200 ft
Max Storage2.3K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.5K acre-ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)
NID IDKS00864

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: October 23, 2001
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

KANSAS DEPT OF WILDLIFE PARKS & TOURISM

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bourbon CO State Lake Dam?

Bourbon CO State Lake Dam 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 Bourbon CO State Lake Dam?

Bourbon CO State Lake Dam is owned by KANSAS DEPT OF WILDLIFE PARKS & TOURISM (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bourbon CO State Lake Dam built?

Bourbon CO State Lake Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Bourbon CO State Lake Dam?

Bourbon CO State Lake Dam has a dam height of 47 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 Bourbon CO State Lake Dam last inspected?

Bourbon CO State Lake Dam was last inspected on October 23, 2001. 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.