Owned by a public utility, this dam on Six Mile Creek-TR serves multiple purposes including recreation, storing up to 600 acre-feet of water for its 55-acre surface area. With a spillway width of 95 feet and a capacity to discharge 2576 cubic feet per second, this dam has a hazard potential rated as significant, yet its condition assessment remains fair.
Located in Shawnee County, Kansas, the Dam No 1 (South Pointe Bay) is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and undergoes inspections every 5 years. Its risk assessment is rated as moderate, indicating a need for risk management measures. Despite its fair condition, the dam's emergency action plan status and inundation maps preparedness remain unknown, highlighting potential areas for improvement in emergency readiness. With a capacity to store 988 acre-feet of water, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
850 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
SIX MILE CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
55 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
1.37 |
Nid Storage |
988 |
Structural Height |
59 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
59 |
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|
4cfs |
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|
3cfs |
Kansas R At Topeka
|
1660cfs |
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|
7cfs |
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|
3cfs |
Mill C Nr Paxico
|
44cfs |