Dam No 2

EAST MISSION CREEK· Wyandotte, Kansas· Built 1950· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Debris Control Private

Key Takeaway

Dam No 2 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS)
Dam Length550 ft
Max Storage165 acre-ft
Max Discharge974 cfs
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDKS04471

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: July 30, 2003
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

LAKE OF THE FOREST INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam No 2?

Dam No 2 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 Dam No 2?

Dam No 2 is owned by LAKE OF THE FOREST INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam No 2 built?

Dam No 2 was completed in 1950, making it 76 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?

Dam No 2 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dam No 2?

Dam No 2 has a dam height of 24 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 last inspected?

Dam No 2 was last inspected on July 30, 2003. 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.