City Water Supply Dam
City Water Supply Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Kansas, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About City Water Supply Dam
The primary purpose of City Water Supply Dam 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 Richmond, City Of (local government). It impounds the Dry Branch-tr near Garnett.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 262 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 04/15/2022.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Garnett |
| River/Stream | Dry Branch-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.39262, -95.22323 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 262 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 262 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | RICHMOND, CITY OF |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02477 |
| Federal ID | KS02477 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |