Cawker City Dike (Waconda Lake), Kansas, USA

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Quick Facts About Cawker City Dike (Waconda Lake)

Location: Mitchell, Kansas
Coordinates: 39.49126, -98.437789
River: Solomon River Offstream
Primary Purpose:
Type:
Commissioned: 1969
Dam Height: 48 ft (15 m)
Dam Length: 14,960 ft (4,560 m)
Dam Capacity: 1,129,000 acre-ft (1,392,599 Ml)

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Cawker City Dike (Waconda Lake) Information

Cawker City Dike (Waconda Lake) is dam located in Cawker City, Mitchell, Kansas.

The dam, which is on the Solomon River Offstream, was primarily built for purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by DOI BR and commissioned in 1969 and is currently owned by BUREAU OF RECLAMATION.

Cawker City Dike (Waconda Lake) Structure

The Cawker City Dike (Waconda Lake) is approximately 14,960 feet (4,560 m) long, 48 feet (15 m) high and has a structural volume of 1,964,000 cubic yards (1,501,586 cubic metres).

Cawker City Dike (Waconda Lake) Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 241,500 acre-ft (297,885 Ml) and maximum capacity of 1,129,000 acre-ft (1,392,599 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is acres (0 ha) and the total catchment area is square miles (0 square kilometres).

Cawker City Dike (Waconda Lake) Spillway

According to the latest available data, the Cawker City Dike (Waconda Lake) does not have any spillways.

Cawker City Dike (Waconda Lake) Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Cawker City Dike (Waconda Lake)
Mitchell, Kansas
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 48 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 14,960 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 1,129,000 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Cawker City Dike (Waconda Lake) Weather

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Cawker City Dike (Waconda Lake) Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Cawker City Dike (Waconda Lake)?

Cawker City Dike (Waconda Lake) is in Kansas.

In which county is the Cawker City Dike (Waconda Lake)?

Cawker City Dike (Waconda Lake) is in Mitchell County.

How high is the Cawker City Dike (Waconda Lake)?

Cawker City Dike (Waconda Lake) is 48 feet high.

How long is the Cawker City Dike (Waconda Lake)?

Cawker City Dike (Waconda Lake) is 14,960 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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