Blue Springs Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMissouri
CountyJackson
Nearest CityLees Summit
River/StreamEAST FORK LITTLE BLUE RIVER
Coordinates39.01660, -94.33956

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height70 ft
Dam Height70 ft
Dam Length2,500 ft
Year Completed1988 (38 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage26,950 acre-ft
Max Storage26,950 acre-ft
Normal Storage10,842 acre-ft
Surface Area722 acres
Drainage Area32 sq mi
Max Discharge24,639 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Kansas City District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/01/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMO12099
Federal IDMO12099
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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