Melvern Dam
Kansas — Osage County — MARAIS DES CYGNES
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Osage |
| River | MARAIS DES CYGNES |
| Coordinates | 38.51441, -95.71300 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 123 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 9,750 ft |
| NID Storage | 363,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 363,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6,930 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 7, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1972 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Kansas City District |
| Other Name | Melvern Lake |
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.