Merritt Lake
Kansas — Leavenworth County — Trib Missouri River
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Leavenworth |
| River | Trib Missouri River |
| Coordinates | 39.34723, -94.91980 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 18, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1860 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | Fort Leavenworth |
| Other Name | Grant Ave Bridge |
Location Map
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.