Kill Creek Regional Park Lake
Key Takeaway
Kill Creek Regional Park Lake is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 95.8% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,220 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 712 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 347 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07908 |
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
JOHNSON COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Kill Creek Regional Park Lake?
Kill Creek Regional Park Lake 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 Kill Creek Regional Park Lake?
Kill Creek Regional Park Lake is owned by JOHNSON COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kill Creek Regional Park Lake built?
Kill Creek Regional Park Lake was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Kill Creek Regional Park Lake?
Kill Creek Regional Park Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Kill Creek Regional Park Lake?
Kill Creek Regional Park Lake has a dam height of 45 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 Kill Creek Regional Park Lake last inspected?
Kill Creek Regional Park Lake was last inspected on January 10, 2001. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.