Bluestem Dam (Previously Daybreak Ridge Dam)
Key Takeaway
Bluestem Dam (Previously Daybreak Ridge Dam) is classified as high hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 25% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,074 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | KS01184 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MAK MANAGEMENT LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bluestem Dam (Previously Daybreak Ridge Dam)?
Bluestem Dam (Previously Daybreak Ridge Dam) is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bluestem Dam (Previously Daybreak Ridge Dam)?
Bluestem Dam (Previously Daybreak Ridge Dam) is owned by MAK MANAGEMENT LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bluestem Dam (Previously Daybreak Ridge Dam) built?
Bluestem Dam (Previously Daybreak Ridge Dam) was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Bluestem Dam (Previously Daybreak Ridge Dam)?
Bluestem Dam (Previously Daybreak Ridge Dam) serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bluestem Dam (Previously Daybreak Ridge Dam)?
Bluestem Dam (Previously Daybreak Ridge Dam) has a dam height of 20 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 Bluestem Dam (Previously Daybreak Ridge Dam) last inspected?
Bluestem Dam (Previously Daybreak Ridge Dam) was last inspected on July 11, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.