Lake Quivira Dam

Wyandotte County, Kansas (near KANSAS CITY KANSAS)

River/Stream: TOOLEY CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
36 ft
Dam Length
1,600 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,977 acre-ft
Year Completed
1935
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
6,950 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-07-17

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
KS02974
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
39.04485, -94.77638
Age
91 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.