Sunflower Pond B Dam

KILL CREEK-TR· Johnson, Kansas· Built 1943· 26 ft tall
High Hazard Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Sunflower Pond B Dam is classified as high hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1943 and is 83 years old. 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 26 ft (taller than 50.5% in KS)
Dam Length420 ft
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Max Discharge136 cfs
Year Completed1943 (83 years old)
NID IDKS00016

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

US ARMY

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sunflower Pond B Dam?

Sunflower Pond B Dam 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 Sunflower Pond B Dam?

Sunflower Pond B Dam is owned by US ARMY (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sunflower Pond B Dam built?

Sunflower Pond B Dam was completed in 1943, making it 83 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Sunflower Pond B Dam?

Sunflower Pond B Dam has a dam height of 26 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.