Lake 40 & 8 Dam

SPRING CREEK-TR· Sedgwick, Kansas· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lake 40 & 8 Dam is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 9.1% in KS)
Dam Length625 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Drainage Area7 sq mi
NID IDKS03743

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 21, 1997
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

VOITURE 58 OF 40 & 8 INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake 40 & 8 Dam?

Lake 40 & 8 Dam 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 Lake 40 & 8 Dam?

Lake 40 & 8 Dam is owned by VOITURE 58 OF 40 & 8 INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake 40 & 8 Dam?

Lake 40 & 8 Dam 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 Lake 40 & 8 Dam?

Lake 40 & 8 Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Lake 40 & 8 Dam last inspected?

Lake 40 & 8 Dam was last inspected on April 21, 1997. 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.