Blue Springs Dam

Missouri — Jackson County — EAST FORK LITTLE BLUE RIVER

Location

StateMissouri
CountyJackson
RiverEAST FORK LITTLE BLUE RIVER
Coordinates39.01660, -94.33956

Physical Characteristics

NID Height70 ft
Dam Height70 ft
Dam Length2,500 ft
NID Storage26,950 acre-ft
Max Storage26,950 acre-ft
Surface Area722 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 1, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1988
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Kansas City District
Other NameBlue Springs 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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