Expanded Kansas River Hydropower

Kansas — Douglas County — Kansas River

Location

StateKansas
CountyDouglas
RiverKansas River
Coordinates38.97377, -95.23510

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length880 ft
NID Storage1,700 acre-ft
Max Storage1,700 acre-ft
Surface Area400 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 3, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1874
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBowersock Mills and Power Company

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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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