Merritt Lake

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKansas
CountyLeavenworth
Nearest CityLeavenworth
River/StreamTrib Missouri River
Coordinates39.34723, -94.91979

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1860 (166 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage55 acre-ft
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage19 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area280 sq mi
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerFort Leavenworth
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/18/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKS04076
Federal IDKS04076
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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