Osborn Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Osborn Pond, located in Johnson County, Kansas, is a privately owned earth dam structure completed in 1997 primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The pond has a height of 26 feet and a length of 1200 feet, with a storage capacity of 362 acre-feet. With a surface area of 22 acres and a drainage area of 0.16 square miles, Osborn Pond provides a serene setting for outdoor activities such as fishing, picnicking, and birdwatching.

Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Osborn Pond is subject to state regulations and inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with environmental standards. The dam has a high hazard potential, although its condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated." While the structure has not been modified in recent years, emergency action plans and risk management measures are essential components for mitigating potential hazards and ensuring the safety of nearby residents and recreational users.

Despite its relatively small size, Osborn Pond plays a vital role in providing a recreational oasis in the midst of urban development. The pond's tranquil waters attract both wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts, making it a valuable resource for the local community and a testament to the importance of preserving and utilizing water resources in a sustainable manner.

Year Completed

1997

Dam Length

1200

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

WOLF CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

22

Drainage Area

0.16

Nid Storage

362

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

26
       
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Condition Assessment

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.