Otis Creek Dam (Mpd No W-7)

Greenwood County, Kansas (near EUREKA)

River/Stream: OTIS CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
94 ft
Dam Length
1,595 ft
Reservoir Storage
13,300 acre-ft
Year Completed
1971
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,890 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-04-28

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
KS02301
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
37.92777, -96.46438
Age
55 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.