96th St & Hoover Road Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Sedgwick County, Kansas, the 96th St & Hoover Road dam serves as a vital piece of infrastructure for flood risk reduction along the Sand Creek-TR.
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Summary
Completed in 2010, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and stretches 3350 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 633 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential inundation during periods of high discharge.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, this dam has a high hazard potential and undergoes inspections every three years to ensure its structural integrity. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is currently rated as being in satisfactory condition, providing a sense of security to the local community. Additionally, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 130 feet, allowing excess water to safely flow downstream during periods of heavy rainfall.
With its strategic location and impressive engineering, the 96th St & Hoover Road dam stands as a testament to effective flood risk management in Harvey County, Kansas. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and increase the frequency of extreme weather events, the importance of such infrastructure in protecting communities from flooding cannot be overstated. This dam serves as a vital component in the region's water resource management system, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents in the face of unpredictable climate challenges.
Year Completed |
2010 |
Dam Length |
3350 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
SAND CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25.88 |
Hydraulic Height |
9 |
Drainage Area |
0.77 |
Nid Storage |
633 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
96th St & Hoover Road