Graham Property Lake dam
Graham Property Lake
Graham Property Lake, located in Andover, Kansas, is a private recreational reservoir primarily used for leisure activities. With a dam height of 20 feet and a length of 1200 feet, this earth dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 222 acre-feet of water. The lake covers an area of 13.58 acres and has a drainage area of 2.1 square miles, with a maximum discharge of 3700 cubic feet per second.
Managed by a private owner, Graham Property Lake has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite its remote location, the lake is easily accessible for water resource and climate enthusiasts who are interested in exploring the surrounding Four Mile Creek watershed. The dam was designed by Professional Eng. Cons.P and is currently not regulated or inspected by any state agency.
Although last inspected in 1980, Graham Property Lake remains a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. Its tranquil waters and picturesque surroundings provide a serene escape for visitors looking to immerse themselves in nature and enjoy the beauty of this hidden gem in Butler County, Kansas.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Graham Property Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas R At Derby | 226 cfs | → |
| Arkansas R At Wichita | 993 cfs | → |
| Whitewater R At Towanda | 43 cfs | → |
| Floodway At Arkansas R At Wichita | · | → |
| Arkansas R Nr Maize | 166 cfs | → |
| L Arkansas R At Valley Center | 70 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Graham Property Lake.
Boat launches
- East 29th Street North Wichita
- Wichita
- West 55th Street South 1378, Wichita
- East 45th Street North 1221, Park City
- Old 82nd Road Winfield
- North Lake Road Winfield
Campgrounds
- Santa Fe Lake - Augusta
- Mcconnell Afb Military
- Walnut River Rv Park
- El Dorado State Park
- Winfield City Lake
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Track Graham Property Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Graham Property Lake
Where does the data for Graham Property Lake come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Graham Property Lake.