Watson Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Watson Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 16.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 182 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07298 |
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
OLDCO INVESTMENTS (TOM WATSON)
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Watson Lake Dam?
Watson Lake Dam 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 Watson Lake Dam?
Watson Lake Dam is owned by OLDCO INVESTMENTS (TOM WATSON) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Watson Lake Dam built?
Watson Lake Dam was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Watson Lake Dam?
Watson Lake Dam 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 Watson Lake Dam?
Watson Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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.