Eureka Lake Dam (Bachelor Cr)
Key Takeaway
Eureka Lake Dam (Bachelor Cr) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1939 and is 87 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 51 ft (taller than 97.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 6.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.7K acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,481 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2013 |
| NID ID | KS02479 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
EUREKA, CITY OF
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Eureka Lake Dam (Bachelor Cr)?
Eureka Lake Dam (Bachelor Cr) 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 Eureka Lake Dam (Bachelor Cr)?
Eureka Lake Dam (Bachelor Cr) is owned by EUREKA, CITY OF (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Eureka Lake Dam (Bachelor Cr) built?
Eureka Lake Dam (Bachelor Cr) was completed in 1939, making it 87 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 Eureka Lake Dam (Bachelor Cr)?
Eureka Lake Dam (Bachelor Cr) serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Eureka Lake Dam (Bachelor Cr)?
Eureka Lake Dam (Bachelor Cr) has a dam height of 51 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 Eureka Lake Dam (Bachelor Cr) last inspected?
Eureka Lake Dam (Bachelor Cr) was last inspected on November 4, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.