New Wellington Lake

Kansas — Sumner County — EAST PRAIRIE CREEK

Location

StateKansas
CountySumner
RiverEAST PRAIRIE CREEK
Coordinates37.20292, -97.52795

Physical Characteristics

NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length3,700 ft
NID Storage15,986 acre-ft
Max Storage15,986 acre-ft
Surface Area675 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 14, 2023
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1996
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerWELLINGTON, CITY OF

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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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