Biddle Creek Detention Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKansas
CountyShawnee
Nearest CityTOPEKA
River/StreamBIDDLE CREEK
Coordinates39.03888, -95.65619

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length770 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage520 acre-ft
Max Storage520 acre-ft
Normal Storage149 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge4,175 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerTOPEKA, CITY OF
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/13/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKS07518
Federal IDKS07518
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Lake Shawnee 2.2 mi High 3.7 mi Low 4.0 mi Low South Branch Dam 4.1 mi High 4.6 mi Low 4.6 mi Low 4.7 mi Low 5.1 mi Low 5.1 mi Low 5.3 mi Low