Wilson Dam

Kansas — Russell County

Location

StateKansas
CountyRussell
Coordinates38.96673, -98.49541

Physical Characteristics

NID Height152 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length5,600 ft
NID Storage736,000 acre-ft
Max Storage736,000 acre-ft
Surface Area9,040 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - Kansas City District

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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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