Big Hill Dam

Kansas — Labette County — BIG HILL CK

Location

StateKansas
CountyLabette
RiverBIG HILL CK
Coordinates37.26876, -95.46792

Physical Characteristics

NID Height83 ft
Dam Height83 ft
Dam Length3,902 ft
NID Storage39,540 acre-ft
Max Storage39,540 acre-ft
Surface Area1,192 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 25, 2025
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1981
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Tulsa District
Other NameBig Hill Lake

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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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