Sprint Campus Lake 1
Key Takeaway
Sprint Campus Lake 1 is classified as high hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 13% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,209 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | KS09188 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
SPRINT CORPORATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sprint Campus Lake 1?
Sprint Campus Lake 1 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Sprint Campus Lake 1?
Sprint Campus Lake 1 is owned by SPRINT CORPORATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sprint Campus Lake 1 built?
Sprint Campus Lake 1 was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Sprint Campus Lake 1?
Sprint Campus Lake 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sprint Campus Lake 1?
Sprint Campus Lake 1 has a dam height of 17 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 Sprint Campus Lake 1 last inspected?
Sprint Campus Lake 1 was last inspected on June 22, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.