Beech Lake Dam

Sedgwick County, Kansas (near WICHITA)

River/Stream: GYPSUM CREEK-TR

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
1,110 ft
Reservoir Storage
377 acre-ft
Year Completed
1953
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
3,202 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2022-04-20

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
KS03791
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
37.70471, -97.22454
Age
73 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.