Expanded Kansas River Hydropower
Kansas — Douglas County — Kansas River
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Douglas |
| River | Kansas River |
| Coordinates | 38.97377, -95.23510 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 880 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 400 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | May 3, 2018 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1874 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Bowersock Mills and Power Company |
Location Map
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.