Lake Wabaunsee Dam

Wabaunsee County, Kansas (near HESSDALE)

River/Stream: EAST BRANCH MILL CREEK-TR

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
66 ft
Dam Length
1,400 ft
Reservoir Storage
6,286 acre-ft
Year Completed
1996
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
23,400 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-04-27

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
KS02531
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
38.86684, -96.19818
Age
30 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.