Pawnee Wildlife Reservoir
Key Takeaway
Pawnee Wildlife Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 94.1% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 98 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07041 |
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
PAWNEE WILDLIFE INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pawnee Wildlife Reservoir?
Pawnee Wildlife Reservoir 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 Pawnee Wildlife Reservoir?
Pawnee Wildlife Reservoir is owned by PAWNEE WILDLIFE INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pawnee Wildlife Reservoir built?
Pawnee Wildlife Reservoir was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Pawnee Wildlife Reservoir?
Pawnee Wildlife Reservoir serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pawnee Wildlife Reservoir?
Pawnee Wildlife Reservoir 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.