Bandy Reservoir

LOIRE CREEK-TR· Wabaunsee, Kansas· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Bandy Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 57.6% in KS)
Dam Length625 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage89 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
NID IDKS09217

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: No
Last Inspection: December 24, 2002
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

BANDY, RUFUS

Private

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Dd No 25-31

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Multipurpose Site No 53

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Low Hazard 36 ft

Dd No 33

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Low Hazard 36 ft

153

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Dam KS02532

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Low Hazard 80 ft

#154

Wabaunsee, KS

Low Hazard 34 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bandy Reservoir?

Bandy Reservoir 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 Bandy Reservoir?

Bandy Reservoir is owned by BANDY, RUFUS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Bandy Reservoir?

Bandy Reservoir serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bandy Reservoir?

Bandy Reservoir has a dam height of 27 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 Bandy Reservoir last inspected?

Bandy Reservoir was last inspected on December 24, 2002. 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.