Bourbon Co. Water Supply Res.
Key Takeaway
Bourbon Co. Water Supply Res. is classified as significant hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is water supply. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 54 ft (taller than 98.3% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Max Storage | 3.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,410 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07776 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BOURBON COUNTY RWD NO 4
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Bourbon Co. Water Supply Res.?
Bourbon Co. Water Supply Res. is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bourbon Co. Water Supply Res.?
Bourbon Co. Water Supply Res. is owned by BOURBON COUNTY RWD NO 4 (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bourbon Co. Water Supply Res. built?
Bourbon Co. Water Supply Res. was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Bourbon Co. Water Supply Res.?
Bourbon Co. Water Supply Res. serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bourbon Co. Water Supply Res.?
Bourbon Co. Water Supply Res. has a dam height of 54 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. Water Supply Res. last inspected?
Bourbon Co. Water Supply Res. was last inspected on June 10, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.