Wenger Gsd No 39
Wenger Gsd No 39 is an earth dam located in Brown County, Kansas, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wenger Gsd No 39
The primary purpose of Wenger Gsd No 39 is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Little Delaware-mission Creeks Wjd No 5 (local government).
The dam stands 27 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 22 acre-feet. 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 08/17/2003. That was over 22 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Brown |
| Coordinates | 39.72745, -95.59652 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | LITTLE DELAWARE-MISSION CREEKS WJD NO 5 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 08/17/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07774 |
| Federal ID | KS07774 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |