Augusta Waterworks Dam

Butler County, Kansas (near AUGUSTA)

River/Stream: ELM CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
41 ft
Dam Length
1,200 ft
Reservoir Storage
3,432 acre-ft
Year Completed
1940
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
4,615 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-03-16

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

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
KS00309
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
37.69725, -96.98325
Age
86 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.