Dams in Wichita County, Kansas
13Total Dams
0High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Wichita County, Kansas
Wichita County has 13 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams.
The average dam in Wichita County is 41 years old. The most common purpose is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The tallest dam is at 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | 32 | 1967 | |||
| Low | 29 | 1998 | |||
| Low | 28 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1976 | ||
| Low | 23 | Other | 1962 | ||
| Low | 23 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | |||
| Low | 22 | 1967 | |||
| Low | 22 | 1969 | |||
| Low | 21 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | |||
| Low | 21 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | |||
| North Pond | Low | 16 | Other | 2012 | |
| Low | 15 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | |||
| Sediment Basin 1/west Yard | Low | 11 | 2005 | ||
| Waste Storage Pond 4/west Yard | Low | 10 | 2005 |