Richardson Dam is a dam located in Shawnee County, Kansas, built in 1951. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall, taller than 65% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Richardson Dam
The primary purpose of Richardson Dam 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 North Topeka Drainage District (local government). It impounds the Little Soldier Creek-tr near Topeka.
The dam stands 29 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 330 acre-feet. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Shawnee |
| Nearest City | Topeka |
| River/Stream | Little Soldier Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.19849, -95.79855 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | North Topeka Drainage District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS01957 |
| Federal ID | KS01957 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |