Site 51
Site 51 is an earth dam located in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Site 51
The primary purpose of Site 51 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Mill Creek Wjd No 85 (local government). It impounds the Mill Creek-tr near Volland.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 189 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. 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 10/11/2007. That was over 18 years ago.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Wabaunsee |
| Nearest City | Volland |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.92929, -96.41318 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,360 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MILL CREEK WJD NO 85 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 10/11/2007 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09043 |
| Federal ID | KS09043 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |