Oskaloosa Water Supply Dam
Oskaloosa Water Supply Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Kansas, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Oskaloosa Water Supply Dam
The primary purpose of Oskaloosa Water Supply Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Oskaloosa, City Of (local government). It impounds the Burr Oak Branch-tr.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/10/2005. That was over 20 years ago.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jefferson |
| River/Stream | Burr Oak Branch-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.20423, -95.31438 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | OSKALOOSA, CITY OF |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02485 |
| Federal ID | KS02485 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |