Mcfarland Detention Dam

Kansas — Wabaunsee County — PAW PAW CREEK-TR

Location

StateKansas
CountyWabaunsee
RiverPAW PAW CREEK-TR
Coordinates39.05885, -96.24803

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length800 ft
NID Storage82 acre-ft
Max Storage82 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 12, 2011
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1947
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerMCFARLAND, CITY OF
Other NameMcfarland Detention 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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