William Day Detention Dam

Lincoln County, Kansas (near TESCOTT)

River/Stream: OWL CREEK-TR

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
24 ft
Dam Length
420 ft
Reservoir Storage
130 acre-ft
Year Completed
1978
Primary Purpose
Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,424 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2020-04-06

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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
KS04661
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
38.90825, -98.03398
Age
48 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.