Heatherwood Estates Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Heatherwood Estates is a privately owned earth dam located in Paola, Kansas, within Miami County.


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Summary

Constructed in 2001 by ALLENBRAND-DREWS & ASSOCIATES, this structure on Bull Creek-TR serves a primary purpose that is classified as 'Other'. With a dam height of 11.7 feet and a storage capacity of 50.8 acre-feet, it covers a surface area of 2.7 acres and has a drainage area of 0.07 square miles.

Despite being categorized as having a high hazard potential, Heatherwood Estates is currently assessed as being in fair condition as of the last inspection in February 2009. The dam does not have outlet gates and has a spillway width of 60 feet. While it has not been modified in recent years, it undergoes inspections every three years to ensure compliance with state permitting and enforcement regulations. The structure is situated within the Tulsa District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, under the jurisdiction of the state of Kansas, and has a designated congressman representing the area.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Heatherwood Estates to be an intriguing case study for examining the design, construction, and management of privately owned dams in the Midwest region. With its unique characteristics, location, and regulatory oversight, this dam offers valuable insights into the complex interplay between infrastructure development, environmental protection, and public safety in the face of changing weather patterns and hydrological conditions.

Year Completed

2001

Dam Length

642

Dam Height

11.7

River Or Stream

BULL CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.7

Drainage Area

0.07

Nid Storage

50.8

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

12
       
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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. 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.