Walden Pond Dam

Johnson County, Kansas (near SHAWNEE)

River/Stream: LITTLE MILL CREEK-TR

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
500 ft
Reservoir Storage
59 acre-ft
Year Completed
1937
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
918 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2011-08-23

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

Loading map...

Quick Stats

NID ID
KS03906
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
39.01013, -94.73896
Age
89 years

Nearby Dams

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.