Riverton Bypass Spillway
Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cherokee |
| Nearest City | BAXTER SPRINGS |
| River/Stream | SPRING RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.06488, -94.70356 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,340 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 580 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,430 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC COMPANY (THE) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |