Melvern Waterfowl Marsh Dam #1

Osage County, Kansas (near MELVERN)

River/Stream: MARAIS DES CYGNES RIVER-TR

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
14 ft
Dam Length
380 ft
Reservoir Storage
52 acre-ft
Year Completed
—
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

Not Rated

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
KS07457
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
38.50810, -95.82580

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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.