Bear Lake

Kansas — Leavenworth County — KAW CREEK-TR

Location

StateKansas
CountyLeavenworth
RiverKAW CREEK-TR
Coordinates39.04499, -94.95339

Physical Characteristics

NID Height48 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length900 ft
NID Storage1,738 acre-ft
Max Storage1,738 acre-ft
Surface Area63 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 14, 2017
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBEAR LAKE HOME ASSOCIATION
Other NameLittle Kaw Creek Detention Dam

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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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