New Wellington Lake

Sumner County, Kansas

River/Stream: EAST PRAIRIE CREEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
39 ft
Dam Length
3,700 ft
Reservoir Storage
15,986 acre-ft
Year Completed
1996
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
8,205 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-04-14

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
KS07526
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
37.20292, -97.52795
Age
30 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.