Hillsdale Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Miami |
| Nearest City | PAOLA |
| River/Stream | BIG BULL CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.65363, -94.90507 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 105 ft |
| Dam Length | 11,640 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4,580 acres |
| Drainage Area | 144 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,750 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Kansas City District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 03/26/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |