Expanded Kansas River Hydropower

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKansas
CountyDouglas
Nearest CityLawrence
River/StreamKansas River
Coordinates38.97377, -95.23510

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length880 ft
Year Completed1874 (152 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,700 acre-ft
Max Storage1,700 acre-ft
Normal Storage900 acre-ft
Surface Area400 acres
Drainage Area58,420 sq mi
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerBowersock Mills and Power Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/03/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKS00033
Federal IDKS00033
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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