Santa Fe Lake

LITTLE TURKEY CREEK· Neosho, Kansas· Built 1911· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Irrigation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Santa Fe Lake is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1911 and is 115 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 25% in KS)
Max Storage700 acre-ft
Normal Storage540 acre-ft
Year Completed1911 (115 years old)
NID IDKS03881

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

SANTAFE RAILROAD CO

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Santa Fe Lake?

Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe Lake?

Santa Fe Lake is owned by SANTAFE RAILROAD CO (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Santa Fe Lake built?

Santa Fe Lake was completed in 1911, making it 115 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?

Santa Fe Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Santa Fe Lake?

Santa Fe Lake has a dam height of 20 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.