Kanopolis Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ellsworth |
| Nearest City | MARQUETTE |
| River/Stream | SMOKY HILL RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.61942, -97.96875 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 131 ft |
| Dam Length | 15,360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 433,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 433,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61,382 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,815 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7,860 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 171,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Kansas City District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |