Blue Springs Dam
Missouri — Jackson County — EAST FORK LITTLE BLUE RIVER
Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jackson |
| River | EAST FORK LITTLE BLUE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.01660, -94.33956 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
| NID Storage | 26,950 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 26,950 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 722 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 1, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1988 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Kansas City District |
| Other Name | Blue Springs 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.