8 - North Sector

Kansas — Butler County — WEST BRANCH WALNUT RIVER-TR

Location

StateKansas
CountyButler
RiverWEST BRANCH WALNUT RIVER-TR
Coordinates37.93703, -96.84144

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length2,572 ft
NID Storage1,972 acre-ft
Max Storage1,972 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 12, 2023
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed2006
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerUPPER WALNUT WJD NO 33

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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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