Jewell County State Lake
Key Takeaway
Jewell County State Lake is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 48 ft (taller than 96.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 619 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00875 |
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
KANSAS DEPT OF WILDLIFE PARKS & TOURISM
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Jewell County State Lake?
Jewell County State 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 Jewell County State Lake?
Jewell County State 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 Jewell County State Lake built?
Jewell County State Lake was completed in 1954, making it 72 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Jewell County State Lake?
Jewell County State Lake has a dam height of 48 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 Jewell County State Lake last inspected?
Jewell County State Lake was last inspected on October 24, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.