Tuttle Creek Dam
Kansas — Pottawatomie County — BIG BLUE RIVER
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Pottawatomie |
| River | BIG BLUE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.25714, -96.59181 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 157 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 7,500 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,257,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,257,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13,350 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 23, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1960 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Kansas City District |
| Other Name | Tuttle Creek 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.