Brown CO State Fishing Lake

WOLF RIVER-TR· Brown, Kansas· Built 1953· Earth· 42 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Brown CO State Fishing Lake is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 42 ft (taller than 94.1% in KS)
Dam Length1,210 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage490 acre-ft
Max Discharge4,000 cfs
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)
NID IDKS00865

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
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 Brown CO State Fishing Lake?

Brown CO State Fishing Lake 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 Brown CO State Fishing Lake?

Brown CO State Fishing Lake 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 Brown CO State Fishing Lake built?

Brown CO State Fishing Lake was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Brown CO State Fishing Lake?

Brown CO State Fishing Lake serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Brown CO State Fishing Lake?

Brown CO State Fishing Lake has a dam height of 42 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.

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.