Yates Center Reservoir Dam (Multi-Purpose Dam)
Key Takeaway
Yates Center Reservoir Dam (Multi-Purpose Dam) is classified as significant hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 96.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 840 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 212 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,695 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2003 |
| NID ID | KS07550 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
YATES CENTER, CITY OF
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Yates Center Reservoir Dam (Multi-Purpose Dam)?
Yates Center Reservoir Dam (Multi-Purpose Dam) is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Yates Center Reservoir Dam (Multi-Purpose Dam)?
Yates Center Reservoir Dam (Multi-Purpose Dam) is owned by YATES CENTER, CITY OF (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Yates Center Reservoir Dam (Multi-Purpose Dam) built?
Yates Center Reservoir Dam (Multi-Purpose Dam) was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Yates Center Reservoir Dam (Multi-Purpose Dam)?
Yates Center Reservoir Dam (Multi-Purpose Dam) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Yates Center Reservoir Dam (Multi-Purpose Dam)?
Yates Center Reservoir Dam (Multi-Purpose Dam) has a dam height of 47 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 Yates Center Reservoir Dam (Multi-Purpose Dam) last inspected?
Yates Center Reservoir Dam (Multi-Purpose Dam) was last inspected on April 15, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.