Dam No 1

MINE CREEK· Linn, Kansas· Earth· 65 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Dam No 1 is classified as high hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	65 ft (taller than 99.2% in KS)
Dam Length	1,425 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	2.7K acre-ft
Normal Storage	1.6K acre-ft

Surface Area	84 acres
Drainage Area	1 sq mi
Max Discharge	4,137 cfs
NID ID	KS04637

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: July 15, 2021

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

SUGAR VALLEY LAKE HOMES ASSOCIATION, INC.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam No 1?

Dam No 1 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Dam No 1?

Dam No 1 is owned by SUGAR VALLEY LAKE HOMES ASSOCIATION, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dam No 1?

Dam No 1 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 No 1?

Dam No 1 has a dam height of 65 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 No 1 last inspected?

Dam No 1 was last inspected on July 15, 2021. 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.