Welda Lake

BRADSHAW CREEK· Anderson, Kansas· Built 1916· Earth· 45 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Welda Lake is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1916 and is 110 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 45 ft (taller than 95.8% in KS)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Normal Storage380 acre-ft
Year Completed1916 (110 years old)
NID IDKS03006

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
Last Inspection: September 29, 1993
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

SOUTHERN KANSAS COUNTRY CLUB

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Welda Lake?

Welda 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 Welda Lake?

Welda Lake is owned by SOUTHERN KANSAS COUNTRY CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Welda Lake built?

Welda Lake was completed in 1916, making it 110 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Welda Lake?

Welda Lake has a dam height of 45 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 Welda Lake last inspected?

Welda Lake was last inspected on September 29, 1993. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.