New Wellington Lake
New Wellington Lake is an earth dam located in Sumner County, Kansas, built in 1996. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About New Wellington Lake
The primary purpose of New Wellington Lake 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 Wellington, City Of (local government). It impounds the East Prairie Creek.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 3,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 675 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 15,986 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 17 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/14/2023.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sumner |
| River/Stream | East Prairie Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.20292, -97.52795 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15,986 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15,986 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,907 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 675 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,205 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | WELLINGTON, CITY OF |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07526 |
| Federal ID | KS07526 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |