Wyandotte County Lake Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKansas
CountyWyandotte
Nearest CityKANSAS CITY KANSAS
River/StreamMISSOURI RIVER
Coordinates39.16857, -94.77526

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height139 ft
Dam Height98 ft
Dam Length1,790 ft
Year Completed1941 (85 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage14,700 acre-ft
Max Storage14,700 acre-ft
Normal Storage10,000 acre-ft
Surface Area375 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge11,000 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWYANDOTTE COUNTY, UNIFIED GOVT OF
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/24/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKS02555
Federal IDKS02555
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

1.5 mi Low The Woodlands 1.7 mi High 2.5 mi Low 2.5 mi Undetermined 2.5 mi Significant Sambol & Buehler Dam 2.5 mi Low 2.9 mi Low 3.0 mi Low Thousand Oaks Dam 3.1 mi High 3.2 mi Low