(new) Olathe Lake

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKansas
CountyJohnson
Nearest CityBONNER SPRINGS
River/StreamCEDAR CREEK
Coordinates38.88267, -94.87592

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height69 ft
Dam Height69 ft
Dam Length1,350 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,626 acre-ft
Max Storage5,626 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,330 acre-ft
Surface Area165 acres
Drainage Area16 sq mi
Max Discharge5,135 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerOLATHE, CITY OF
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/07/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKS02490
Federal IDKS02490
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

1.0 mi Low 1.0 mi Low 1.3 mi Low 1.3 mi Low Walton Dam 2.1 mi Low 2.4 mi Low 2.5 mi Low Cedar Lake (old Olathe Lake) 2.9 mi High Dam A 3.0 mi Low Dam C 3.3 mi Low