Fossil Creek Dam/Wr# 36;680

Russell County, Kansas (near BLACK WOLF)

River/Stream: FOSSIL CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type

Earth

Height

22 ft

Dam Length

550 ft

Reservoir Storage

640 acre-ft

Year Completed

1998

Primary Purpose

—

Owner Type

Local Government

Max Discharge

9,024 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 1995-04-18

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID: KS02787
State: Kansas (KS)
Coordinates: 38.85919, -98.84885
Age: 28 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.