Bluestem Dam (previously Daybreak Ridge Dam)

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKansas
CountyJohnson
Nearest CityLEAWOOD
River/StreamTOMAHAWK CREEK-TR
Coordinates38.85352, -94.71533

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length900 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage180 acre-ft
Max Storage180 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge6,074 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerMAK MANAGEMENT LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/11/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKS01184
Federal IDKS01184
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Oxford Pointe 0.4 mi High 1.1 mi Low Kingston Lakes 2.0 mi Low 2.3 mi Low Heritage Park Dam 2.3 mi High Heritage Park; Dam A 2.5 mi Low 2.5 mi Low 2.7 mi Low 2.9 mi Low Private Dam 3.0 mi Significant