Burnett Dam

Shawnee County, Kansas (near TOPEKA)

River/Stream: SHUNGANUNGA CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
34 ft
Dam Length
1,600 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,760 acre-ft
Year Completed
1953
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
17,165 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2023-07-11

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
KS01958
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
39.00825, -95.76577
Age
73 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.