Multiple Purpose Dam #6

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKansas
CountyDickinson
Nearest CityLYONA
River/StreamLYON CREEK
Coordinates38.66252, -97.01238

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height52 ft
Dam Height52 ft
Dam Length2,800 ft
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage16,074 acre-ft
Max Storage16,074 acre-ft
Normal Storage5,759 acre-ft
Surface Area546 acres
Drainage Area24 sq mi
Max Discharge3,900 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerHERINGTON, CITY OF
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/30/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKS07164
Federal IDKS07164
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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