Rockwood Falls Estates Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Rockwood Falls Estates is a private recreational area located in Johnson, Kansas, along the Wolf Creek-TR stream.


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Summary

The dam at Rockwood Falls Estates, completed in 2001, is an earth dam with a height of 20 feet and a length of 1000 feet, providing a storage capacity of 297 acre-feet. The dam primarily serves a recreational purpose, with a low hazard potential and a not-yet-rated condition assessment.

Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Rockwood Falls Estates is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is designed to withstand potential risks, with a spillway width of 240 feet and a maximum discharge of 10,000 cubic feet per second. The location offers 15 acres of surface area for recreational activities, with a normal storage capacity of 134.1 acre-feet.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Rockwood Falls Estates provides an intriguing look into dam infrastructure in Kansas. With its serene surroundings and recreational opportunities, this private estate showcases the importance of responsible water management and regulatory oversight in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of such natural resources.

Year Completed

2001

Dam Length

1000

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

WOLF CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Drainage Area

2.22

Nid Storage

297

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

20
       
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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.