Bluestem Dam (Previously Daybreak Ridge Dam)

Johnson County, Kansas (near LEAWOOD)

River/Stream: TOMAHAWK CREEK-TR

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
900 ft
Reservoir Storage
181 acre-ft
Year Completed
1962
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
6,074 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2023-07-11

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

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
KS01184
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
38.85352, -94.71533
Age
64 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.