Dd No 20

Kansas — Lyon County — DOW CREEK

Location

StateKansas
CountyLyon
RiverDOW CREEK
Coordinates38.59504, -96.16006

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length1,555 ft
NID Storage662 acre-ft
Max Storage662 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 27, 2012
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed2001
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerALLEN CREEK WD NO 89

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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