Valley Falls Water Supply Dam
Valley Falls Water Supply Dam is a dam located in Jefferson County, Kansas, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Valley Falls Water Supply Dam
The primary purpose of Valley Falls Water Supply Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Valley Falls, City Of (local government). It impounds the Walnut Creek-tr near Valley Falls.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 11/17/1992. That was over 33 years ago.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Valley Falls |
| River/Stream | Walnut Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.37952, -95.43357 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 450 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | VALLEY FALLS, CITY OF |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 11/17/1992 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02486 |
| Federal ID | KS02486 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |