Dd No 242

Kansas — Lyon County — BUFF CREEK-TR

Location

StateKansas
CountyLyon
RiverBUFF CREEK-TR
Coordinates38.70087, -96.26887

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
NID Storage186 acre-ft
Max Storage186 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1999
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerROCK CREEK WJD NO 84

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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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