Jeffrey Energy Center- Make Up Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Jeffrey Energy Center- Make Up Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 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 | 107 ft (taller than 99.8% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 2,660 ft |
| Max Storage | 6.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 123 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,970 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | KS04634 |
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
EVERGY, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jeffrey Energy Center- Make Up Lake Dam?
Jeffrey Energy Center- Make Up Lake 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 Jeffrey Energy Center- Make Up Lake Dam?
Jeffrey Energy Center- Make Up Lake Dam is owned by EVERGY, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jeffrey Energy Center- Make Up Lake Dam built?
Jeffrey Energy Center- Make Up Lake Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Jeffrey Energy Center- Make Up Lake Dam?
Jeffrey Energy Center- Make Up Lake 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 Jeffrey Energy Center- Make Up Lake Dam?
Jeffrey Energy Center- Make Up Lake Dam has a dam height of 107 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 Jeffrey Energy Center- Make Up Lake Dam last inspected?
Jeffrey Energy Center- Make Up Lake Dam was last inspected on November 1, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.