Gardner Lake Dam

Johnson County, Kansas (near DESOTO)

River/Stream: KILL CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Other
Height
61 ft
Dam Length
1,550 ft
Reservoir Storage
3,618 acre-ft
Year Completed
1940
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
13,150 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-12-09

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
KS02488
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
38.85385, -94.93334
Age
86 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.