Bourbon Co State Lake Dam
Bourbon Co State Lake Dam is a dam located in Bourbon County, Kansas, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bourbon Co State Lake Dam
Bourbon Co State Lake Dam is a dam in Bourbon, Kansas. The dam is owned by Kansas Dept Of Wildlife Parks & Tourism (state). It impounds the Wolfpen Creek near Uniontown.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,310 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 10/23/2001. That was over 24 years ago.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Bourbon |
| Nearest City | Uniontown |
| River/Stream | Wolfpen Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.79712, -95.06620 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,310 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,310 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,530 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | KANSAS DEPT OF WILDLIFE PARKS & TOURISM |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS00864 |
| Federal ID | KS00864 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |