Lake Herington

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateKansas
CountyDickinson
Nearest CityLYONA
River/StreamKOHLS CREEK
Coordinates38.66917, -96.99907

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length4,000 ft
Year Completed1923 (103 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,677 acre-ft
Max Storage3,677 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,750 acre-ft
Surface Area100 acres
Drainage Area17 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerHERINGTON, CITY OF
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/01/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDKS02468
Federal IDKS02468
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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