Westagard Dam
Westagard Dam is an earth dam located in Anderson County, Kansas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Westagard Dam
The primary purpose of Westagard Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Westagard Farms (private).
The dam stands 13 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 175 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Anderson |
| Coordinates | 38.36930, -95.37053 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WESTAGARD FARMS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07010 |
| Federal ID | KS07010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |