Wastewater Lagoon

RIDDLE CREEK-TR· Washington, Kansas· Built 1992· Earth· 36 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Wastewater Lagoon is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 36 ft (taller than 87.5% in KS)
Dam Length950 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage206 acre-ft
Normal Storage3 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge210 cfs
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
NID IDKS07689

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

3MK PORK LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wastewater Lagoon?

Wastewater Lagoon 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 Wastewater Lagoon?

Wastewater Lagoon is owned by 3MK PORK LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Wastewater Lagoon built?

Wastewater Lagoon 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 Wastewater Lagoon?

Wastewater Lagoon 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 Wastewater Lagoon?

Wastewater Lagoon has a dam height of 36 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.