Kanopolis Dam
Kansas — Ellsworth County — SMOKY HILL RIVER
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ellsworth |
| River | SMOKY HILL RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.61942, -97.96875 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 131 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 15,360 ft |
| NID Storage | 433,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 433,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,815 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 6, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1948 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Kansas City District |
| Other Name | Kanopolis Lake |
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.