Kanopolis Dam

Ellsworth County, Kansas (near MARQUETTE)

River/Stream: SMOKY HILL RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
131 ft
Dam Length
15,360 ft
Reservoir Storage
433,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1948
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
171,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2020-10-06

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
KS00005
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
38.61942, -97.96875
Age
78 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.