Burnett Dam

Kansas — Shawnee County — SHUNGANUNGA CREEK

Location

StateKansas
CountyShawnee
RiverSHUNGANUNGA CREEK
Coordinates39.00825, -95.76577

Physical Characteristics

NID Height34 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length1,600 ft
NID Storage1,760 acre-ft
Max Storage1,760 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 11, 2023
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1953
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerSHUNGANUNGA DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO 1
Other NameBurnett Dam

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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