Santa Fe Lake Dam (Edgerton Lake Dam)

MARTIN'S BRANCH - TR· Johnson, Kansas· Built 2004· Earth· 24 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Santa Fe Lake Dam (Edgerton Lake Dam) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS)
Dam Length575 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage235 acre-ft
Normal Storage78 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Year Completed2004 (22 years old)
NID IDKS03909

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 27, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

EDGERTON, CITY OF

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Santa Fe Lake Dam (Edgerton Lake Dam)?

Santa Fe Lake Dam (Edgerton Lake 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 Santa Fe Lake Dam (Edgerton Lake Dam)?

Santa Fe Lake Dam (Edgerton Lake Dam) is owned by EDGERTON, CITY OF (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Santa Fe Lake Dam (Edgerton Lake Dam) built?

Santa Fe Lake Dam (Edgerton Lake Dam) 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 Santa Fe Lake Dam (Edgerton Lake Dam)?

Santa Fe Lake Dam (Edgerton Lake Dam) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Santa Fe Lake Dam (Edgerton Lake Dam)?

Santa Fe Lake Dam (Edgerton Lake Dam) has a dam height of 24 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 Santa Fe Lake Dam (Edgerton Lake Dam) last inspected?

Santa Fe Lake Dam (Edgerton Lake Dam) was last inspected on April 27, 2017. 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.