Anthony City Dam

SPRING CREEK· Harper, Kansas· Built 1935· Earth· 31 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Anthony City Dam is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 76.4% in KS)
Dam Length1,680 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.9K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.2K acre-ft
Surface Area130 acres
Drainage Area21 sq mi
Max Discharge15,854 cfs
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)
NID IDKS02481

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: March 18, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

ANTHONY, CITY OF

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Anthony City Dam?

Anthony City Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Anthony City Dam?

Anthony City Dam is owned by ANTHONY, CITY OF (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Anthony City Dam built?

Anthony City Dam was completed in 1935, making it 91 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Anthony City Dam?

Anthony City Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Anthony City Dam?

Anthony City Dam has a dam height of 31 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Anthony City Dam last inspected?

Anthony City Dam was last inspected on March 18, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.