Kc Roadway Parkland South

MILL CREEK-TR· Johnson, Kansas· Built 2004· Earth· 21 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Kc Roadway Parkland South is classified as high hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 21 ft (taller than 31.3% in KS)
Dam Length520 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage69 acre-ft
Normal Storage16 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Max Discharge2,057 cfs
Year Completed2004 (22 years old)
NID IDKS09031

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: October 25, 2011
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

OLATHE, CITY OF

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kc Roadway Parkland South?

Kc Roadway Parkland South 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 Kc Roadway Parkland South?

Kc Roadway Parkland South is owned by OLATHE, CITY OF (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Kc Roadway Parkland South built?

Kc Roadway Parkland South was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Kc Roadway Parkland South?

Kc Roadway Parkland South serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Kc Roadway Parkland South?

Kc Roadway Parkland South has a dam height of 21 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 Kc Roadway Parkland South last inspected?

Kc Roadway Parkland South was last inspected on October 25, 2011. 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.