Expanded Kansas River Hydropower
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Lawrence |
| River/Stream | Kansas River |
| Coordinates | 38.97377, -95.23510 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 880 ft |
| Year Completed | 1874 (152 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 400 acres |
| Drainage Area | 58,420 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Bowersock Mills and Power Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |