Back-Up Water Supply
Kansas — Woodson County — SOUTH OWL CREEK
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Woodson |
| River | SOUTH OWL CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.86520, -95.74466 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,016 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,016 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 2, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1936 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | YATES CENTER, CITY OF |
| Other Name | Yates Center City Dam |
Location Map
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.