Prairie Lake Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKansas
CountyJackson
Nearest CityLARKINBURG
River/StreamELK CREEK-TR
Coordinates39.48670, -95.68580

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height50 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,022 acre-ft
Max Storage1,022 acre-ft
Normal Storage676 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge2,952 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerHOLTON, CITY OF
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/04/2011
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKS02482
Federal IDKS02482
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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