Dams in Reno County, Kansas
19Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Reno County, Kansas
Reno County has 19 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 Reno County is 69 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is at 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panorama Lake | High | 18 | Recreation | ||
| Low | 34 | Flood Risk Reduction | |||
| Low | 30 | 1960 | |||
| Low | 21 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1966 | ||
| Low | 16 | 1953 | |||
| Low | 16 | 1947 | |||
| Low | 14 | 1965 | |||
| Low | 14 | 1947 | |||
| Low | 14 | 1954 | |||
| Low | 14 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | |||
| Low | 13 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1942 | ||
| Low | 13 | 1960 | |||
| Low | 12 | 1957 | |||
| Low | 12 | 1958 | |||
| Low | 12 | 1955 | |||
| Low | 11 | 1959 | |||
| Low | 10 | 1968 | |||
| Low | 10 | 1956 | |||
| Low | 8 | 1950 |