Mcadoo Road-Fill Dam

Barber, Kansas· Built 1972· Earth· 39 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Mcadoo Road-Fill Dam is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 39 ft (taller than 91.9% in KS)
Dam Length1,950 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage5.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage135 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge3,850 cfs
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDKS00227

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

BARBER COUNTY

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mcadoo Road-Fill Dam?

Mcadoo Road-Fill 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 Mcadoo Road-Fill Dam?

Mcadoo Road-Fill Dam is owned by BARBER COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mcadoo Road-Fill Dam built?

Mcadoo Road-Fill Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Mcadoo Road-Fill Dam?

Mcadoo Road-Fill Dam 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 Mcadoo Road-Fill Dam?

Mcadoo Road-Fill Dam has a dam height of 39 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.

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.