Us 77 Roadfill Dam

BIG BLUE RIVER-TR· Marshall, Kansas· Built 1960· Earth· 37 ft tall
High Hazard Other State Government

Key Takeaway

Us 77 Roadfill Dam is classified as high hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is other. 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 37 ft (taller than 89.2% in KS)
Dam Length1,450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage179 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDKS01363

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: Yes
Last Inspection: April 21, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

KANSAS DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Us 77 Roadfill Dam?

Us 77 Roadfill 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 Us 77 Roadfill Dam?

Us 77 Roadfill Dam is owned by KANSAS DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Us 77 Roadfill Dam built?

Us 77 Roadfill Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Us 77 Roadfill Dam?

Us 77 Roadfill Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Us 77 Roadfill Dam?

Us 77 Roadfill Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Us 77 Roadfill Dam last inspected?

Us 77 Roadfill Dam was last inspected on April 21, 2023. 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.