is a dam located in Sumner County, Kansas, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Sumner, Kansas. The dam is owned by Wellington, City Of (local government). It impounds the East Prairie Creek near Drury.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 1,850 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,240 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sumner |
| Nearest City | Drury |
| River/Stream | East Prairie Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.21092, -97.52477 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,065 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 730 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | WELLINGTON, CITY OF |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02529 |
| Federal ID | KS02529 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |