Big Hill Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Labette |
| Nearest City | CHERRYVALE |
| River/Stream | BIG HILL CK |
| Coordinates | 37.26876, -95.46792 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 83 ft |
| Dam Height | 83 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,902 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 39,540 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 39,540 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26,969 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,192 acres |
| Drainage Area | 37 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 36,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Tulsa District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |