Lovewell Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKansas
CountyJewell
Nearest CityLOVEWELL
River/StreamWHITE ROCK CREEK
Coordinates39.89020, -98.02680

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height93 ft
Dam Height93 ft
Dam Length8,500 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage180,276 acre-ft
Max Storage180,276 acre-ft
Normal Storage41,690 acre-ft
Surface Area7,635 acres
Drainage Area345 sq mi
Max Discharge35,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/04/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKS00023
Federal IDKS00023
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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