Duck Club Dam

NORTH SUGAR CREEK-TR· Linn, Kansas· Built 1955· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Duck Club Dam is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 1.3% in KS)
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDKS03541

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: December 5, 2008
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

LINN COUNTY FARMS LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Duck Club Dam?

Duck Club Dam 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 Duck Club Dam?

Duck Club Dam is owned by LINN COUNTY FARMS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Duck Club Dam built?

Duck Club Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Duck Club Dam?

Duck Club Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Duck Club Dam last inspected?

Duck Club Dam was last inspected on December 5, 2008. 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.