Bourbon Co. Water Supply Res.
Bourbon Co. Water Supply Res. is a dam located in Bourbon County, Kansas, built in 1997. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bourbon Co. Water Supply Res.
The primary purpose of Bourbon Co. Water Supply Res. 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 Bourbon County Rwd No 4 (public utility). It impounds the Limestone Creek-tr near Mapleton.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 1,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 64 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,204 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/10/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Bourbon |
| Nearest City | Mapleton |
| River/Stream | Limestone Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.97179, -94.98374 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,204 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,204 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,224 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,410 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | BOURBON COUNTY RWD NO 4 |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/10/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07776 |
| Federal ID | KS07776 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |