Kelshar Ridge Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Shawnee |
| Nearest City | TOPEKA |
| River/Stream | SOLDIER CREEK-TR |
| Coordinates | 39.16042, -95.72821 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 2013 (13 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 257 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 257 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,370 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | KELSHAR RIDGE ESTATES HOMEOWNERS & LAKE ASSN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |