Biddle Creek Detention Dam

Kansas — Shawnee County — BIDDLE CREEK

Location

StateKansas
CountyShawnee
RiverBIDDLE CREEK
Coordinates39.03889, -95.65619

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length770 ft
NID Storage520 acre-ft
Max Storage520 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 13, 2023
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTOPEKA, CITY OF

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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