209
209 is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Kansas, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About 209
209 is a dam in Douglas, Kansas. The dam is owned by Wakarusa Wjd No 35 (local government).
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
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 09/03/2003. That was over 22 years ago.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Pleasant Grove |
| Coordinates | 38.85459, -95.31205 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 618 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | WAKARUSA WJD NO 35 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 09/03/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09035 |
| Federal ID | KS09035 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |