Hillsdale Dam

Kansas — Miami County — BIG BULL CREEK

Location

StateKansas
CountyMiami
RiverBIG BULL CREEK
Coordinates38.65363, -94.90507

Physical Characteristics

NID Height105 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length11,640 ft
NID Storage160,000 acre-ft
Max Storage160,000 acre-ft
Surface Area4,580 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 26, 2025
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1981
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Kansas City District
Other NameHillsdale 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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