Bandy Reservoir is an earth dam located in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 625 ft long, taller than 59% 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 Bandy Reservoir
The primary purpose of Bandy Reservoir is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Bandy, Rufus (private). It impounds the Loire Creek-tr.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 625 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet.
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 12/24/2002. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Wabaunsee |
| River/Stream | Loire Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.00282, -96.34100 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Bandy, Rufus |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/24/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09217 |
| Federal ID | KS09217 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |