John Redmond Dam - Hartford Levee
John Redmond Dam - Hartford Levee is a gravity dam located in Coffey County, Kansas, built in 1964. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About John Redmond Dam - Hartford Levee
The primary purpose of John Redmond Dam - Hartford Levee is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Usace - Tulsa District (federal). It impounds the Grand Neosho River near Burlington.
The dam stands 87 feet tall and stretches 21,790 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9,671 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 626,007 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3,015 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/29/2021.
At 87 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Kansas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Coffey |
| Nearest City | Burlington |
| River/Stream | Grand Neosho River |
| Coordinates | 38.30827, -95.94952 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 87 ft |
| Dam Height | 87 ft |
| Dam Length | 21,790 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 626,007 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 626,007 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60,661 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9,671 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,015 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 578,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Tulsa District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS00004 |
| Federal ID | KS00004S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |