Dam No 2-6 (Timber Hill Lake)
Key Takeaway
Dam No 2-6 (Timber Hill Lake) is classified as high hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 59 ft (taller than 98.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 854 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 90 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02452 |
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
TWIN CANEY WJD NO 34
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dam No 2-6 (Timber Hill Lake)?
Dam No 2-6 (Timber Hill Lake) 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 Dam No 2-6 (Timber Hill Lake)?
Dam No 2-6 (Timber Hill Lake) is owned by TWIN CANEY WJD NO 34 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dam No 2-6 (Timber Hill Lake) built?
Dam No 2-6 (Timber Hill Lake) was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Dam No 2-6 (Timber Hill Lake)?
Dam No 2-6 (Timber Hill Lake) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dam No 2-6 (Timber Hill Lake)?
Dam No 2-6 (Timber Hill Lake) has a dam height of 59 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 Dam No 2-6 (Timber Hill Lake) last inspected?
Dam No 2-6 (Timber Hill Lake) was last inspected on January 3, 2024. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.