Oak Tree Meadows Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Oak Tree Meadows Dam, located in Kansas City, KS, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 2009 for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Standing at 22 feet high and stretching 485 feet in length, the dam boasts a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5.5 acres. The dam is situated on Indian Creek-TR and is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement to maintain its satisfactory condition.

Despite its primary purpose for recreation, Oak Tree Meadows Dam poses a high hazard potential due to its location and design. However, the dam has been deemed satisfactory in its condition assessment and is subject to regular inspections every three years to ensure its safety. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status, risk assessment, and management measures remain unspecified, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and preparedness in the event of an emergency.

With its proximity to residential areas and the potential risks associated with high hazard potential, Oak Tree Meadows Dam serves as a crucial component of water resource management in Johnson County, Kansas. As climate change continues to impact water resources, ensuring the safety and integrity of dams like Oak Tree Meadows is essential for protecting downstream communities and maintaining a sustainable water supply in the region.

Year Completed

2009

Dam Length

485

Dam Height

22

River Or Stream

INDIAN CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5.5

Drainage Area

0.52

Nid Storage

71

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

22
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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