Kirwin Dam

Phillips County, Kansas (near KIRWIN)

River/Stream: NORTH FORK SOLOMON RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
169 ft
Dam Length
12,646 ft
Reservoir Storage
511,757 acre-ft
Year Completed
1955
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
16,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2022-04-06

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
KS00022
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
39.66200, -99.12740
Age
71 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.