Yates Center Reservoir Dam (multi-purpose Dam) is an earth dam located in Woodson County, Kansas, built in 1990. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 47 ft47 ft tall and 840 ft long, taller than 91% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Yates Center Reservoir Dam (multi-purpose Dam)
The primary purpose of Yates Center Reservoir Dam (multi-purpose Dam) 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 Yates Center, City of (local government). It impounds the Big Sandy Creek-tr near Benedict.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 840 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 211 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,777 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/15/2020.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Woodson |
| Nearest City | Benedict |
| River/Stream | Big Sandy Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.83286, -95.80340 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 840 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,777 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,777 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,720 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 211 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,695 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Yates Center, City of |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07550 |
| Federal ID | KS07550 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |