Piper Lake A.k.a. Canaan Lake

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKansas
CountyWyandotte
Nearest CityKANSAS CITY KS
River/StreamISLAND CREEK-TR
Coordinates39.17777, -94.86576

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length1,060 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage377 acre-ft
Max Storage377 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge520 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerHOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/12/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKS02987
Federal IDKS02987
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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