Douglas County State Lake Dam

Kansas, Douglas County, COAL CREEK

Location

StateKansas
CountyDouglas
RiverCOAL CREEK
Coordinates38.80584, -95.16133

Physical Characteristics

NID Height70 ft
Dam Height58 ft
Dam Length2,280 ft
NID Storage6,150 acre-ft
Max Storage6,150 acre-ft
Surface Area180 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 8, 2022
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1961
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerKANSAS DEPT OF WILDLIFE PARKS & TOURISM
Other NameDouglas County State Lake

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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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