Lake Jivaro

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKansas
CountyShawnee
Nearest CityLECOMPTON
River/StreamWHETSTONE CREEK
Coordinates39.00702, -95.55354

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height55 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length1,250 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,015 acre-ft
Max Storage2,015 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,008 acre-ft
Surface Area89 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge630 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerSHAWNEE COUNTY RWD NO 8
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/21/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKS01954
Federal IDKS01954
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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