Jeffrey Engergy Center-Bottom Ash Storage (Tower Hill Lake)

KANSAS RIVER-TR· Pottawatomie, Kansas· Earth· 81 ft tall
Significant Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Jeffrey Engergy Center-Bottom Ash Storage (Tower Hill Lake) is classified as significant hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 81 ft (taller than 99.6% in KS)
Dam Length2,075 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage5.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage3.0K acre-ft
Surface Area120 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge10,374 cfs
NID IDKS09012

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: September 5, 2013
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

EVERGY, INC.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jeffrey Engergy Center-Bottom Ash Storage (Tower Hill Lake)?

Jeffrey Engergy Center-Bottom Ash Storage (Tower Hill Lake) is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Jeffrey Engergy Center-Bottom Ash Storage (Tower Hill Lake)?

Jeffrey Engergy Center-Bottom Ash Storage (Tower Hill Lake) is owned by EVERGY, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Jeffrey Engergy Center-Bottom Ash Storage (Tower Hill Lake)?

Jeffrey Engergy Center-Bottom Ash Storage (Tower Hill Lake) 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 Engergy Center-Bottom Ash Storage (Tower Hill Lake)?

Jeffrey Engergy Center-Bottom Ash Storage (Tower Hill Lake) has a dam height of 81 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 Engergy Center-Bottom Ash Storage (Tower Hill Lake) last inspected?

Jeffrey Engergy Center-Bottom Ash Storage (Tower Hill Lake) was last inspected on September 5, 2013. 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.