John Redmond Dam - Hartford Levee
Key Takeaway
John Redmond Dam - Hartford Levee is classified as high hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 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 | 87 ft (taller than 99.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 21,790 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 626.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9,671 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,015 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 578,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | KS00004 |
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
USACE - Tulsa District
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of John Redmond Dam - Hartford Levee?
John Redmond Dam - Hartford Levee 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 John Redmond Dam - Hartford Levee?
John Redmond Dam - Hartford Levee is owned by USACE - Tulsa District (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was John Redmond Dam - Hartford Levee built?
John Redmond Dam - Hartford Levee was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 John Redmond Dam - Hartford Levee?
John Redmond Dam - Hartford Levee serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is John Redmond Dam - Hartford Levee?
John Redmond Dam - Hartford Levee has a dam height of 87 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 John Redmond Dam - Hartford Levee last inspected?
John Redmond Dam - Hartford Levee was last inspected on September 29, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.