Dams in Barton County, Kansas
21Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Barton County, Kansas
Barton County has 21 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Barton County is 63 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Barton County Club Dam at 39 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton County Club Dam | High | 39 | Recreation | 1922 | |
| Low | 27 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1978 | ||
| Low | 26 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1971 | ||
| J.l. Hamilton Stockwater Dam | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1961 |
| Low | 21 | Flood Risk Reduction | |||
| Low | 21 | Flood Risk Reduction | |||
| Low | 20 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1979 | ||
| Low | Not Available | 20 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1966 | |
| Low | 19 | Flood Risk Reduction | |||
| Low | 18 | 1970 | |||
| Low | 18 | Flood Risk Reduction | |||
| Low | 18 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1959 | ||
| Low | 17 | 1958 | |||
| Low | 17 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1964 | ||
| Low | 16 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1959 | ||
| Low | 15 | Flood Risk Reduction | |||
| Low | 15 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1968 | ||
| Low | 14 | 1957 | |||
| Low | 14 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | |||
| Low | 13 | 1958 | |||
| Low | 13 | Flood Risk Reduction |