205
205 is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Kansas, built in 2005. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About 205
The primary purpose of 205 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 Wakarusa Wjd No 35 (local government). It impounds the Wakarusa River-tr near Clinton.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 186 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2005, 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. 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 03/07/2017.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Clinton |
| River/Stream | Wakarusa River-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.94316, -95.46483 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 550 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WAKARUSA WJD NO 35 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/07/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09220 |
| Federal ID | KS09220 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |