Marion County Lake Dam

Marion County, Kansas (near FLORENCE)

River/Stream: COTTONWOOD RIVER-TR

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type

—

Height

62 ft

Dam Length

1,290 ft

Reservoir Storage

4,063 acre-ft

Year Completed

1937

Primary Purpose

Recreation

Owner Type

Local Government

Max Discharge

11,053 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2021-08-11

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID: KS02548
State: Kansas (KS)
Coordinates: 38.31462, -96.99067
Age: 89 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.