Red Bud Lake

SMOKY HILL RIVER-TR· Dickinson, Kansas· Built 1950· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Red Bud Lake is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 0.4% in KS)
Dam Length500 ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDKS02966

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: May 25, 2007
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

RED BUD LAKE ASSOCIATION

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Red Bud Lake?

Red Bud 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 Red Bud Lake?

Red Bud Lake is owned by RED BUD LAKE ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Red Bud Lake built?

Red Bud Lake was completed in 1950, making it 76 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Red Bud Lake?

Red Bud Lake has a dam height of 10 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 Red Bud Lake last inspected?

Red Bud Lake was last inspected on May 25, 2007. 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.