Dams in Kearny County, Kansas
25Total Dams
4High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Kearny County, Kansas
Kearny County has 25 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Kearny County is 64 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Dd No 12 (dienst) at 57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frd No 4 | High | Fair | 50 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1969 |
| Frd No 2 | High | Satisfactory | 39 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1968 |
| Lake Mckinney Dam | High | Fair | 37 | 1890 | |
| Frd No 3 | High | Fair | 33 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1968 |
| Dd No 12 (dienst) | Low | 57 | Flood Risk Reduction | ||
| Frd No 1 | Low | 31 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1969 | |
| Low | 30 | 1971 | |||
| Syracuse Dairy-heifer Facility | Low | Satisfactory | 25 | Other | 2012 |
| Low | 20 | 1960 | |||
| Low | 20 | 1970 | |||
| Low | 20 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1965 | ||
| Low | 19 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | |||
| Low | 18 | 1960 | |||
| Low | 17 | 1955 | |||
| Low | 17 | 1970 | |||
| Low | 17 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | |||
| Low | 16 | 1958 | |||
| Low | 16 | 1950 | |||
| Low | 16 | 1972 | |||
| Low | 16 | 1960 | |||
| Low | 15 | 1955 | |||
| Low | 14 | 1960 | |||
| Low | 14 | 1960 | |||
| Low | 13 | 1960 | |||
| Undetermined | 23 | Flood Risk Reduction |