Neosho Co. Water Fowl Refuge

NEOSHO RIVER-TR· Neosho, Kansas· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Other State Government

Key Takeaway

Neosho Co. Water Fowl Refuge is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 57.6% in KS)
Dam Length2,250 ft
Max Storage2.2K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.3K acre-ft
Surface Area460 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDKS07439

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 Neosho Co. Water Fowl Refuge?

Neosho Co. Water Fowl Refuge 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 Neosho Co. Water Fowl Refuge?

Neosho Co. Water Fowl Refuge is owned by KANSAS DEPT OF WILDLIFE PARKS & TOURISM (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Neosho Co. Water Fowl Refuge?

Neosho Co. Water Fowl Refuge serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Neosho Co. Water Fowl Refuge?

Neosho Co. Water Fowl Refuge has a dam height of 27 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.