Dam KS07897

Lyon, Kansas· Built 2001· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS07897 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 9.1% in KS)
Dam Length918 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage82 acre-ft
Normal Storage21 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge666 cfs
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)
NID IDKS07897

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 24, 2001
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

FOWLER, JIM

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS07897?

Dam KS07897 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Dam KS07897?

Dam KS07897 is owned by FOWLER, JIM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS07897 built?

Dam KS07897 was completed in 2001, making it 25 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Dam KS07897?

Dam KS07897 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dam KS07897?

Dam KS07897 has a dam height of 16 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Dam KS07897 last inspected?

Dam KS07897 was last inspected on October 24, 2001. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.