Frd No W-5

Kansas — Brown County — WALNUT CREEK

Location

StateKansas
CountyBrown
RiverWALNUT CREEK
Coordinates39.81832, -95.66432

Physical Characteristics

NID Height41 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length1,360 ft
NID Storage2,601 acre-ft
Max Storage2,601 acre-ft
Surface Area57 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 8, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerWALNUT CREEK WD NO 1
Other NameWalnut Creek Watershed Dam W 5

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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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