High Prairie Lake
Key Takeaway
High Prairie Lake is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 78 ft (taller than 99.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 740 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,823 cfs |
| NID ID | KS09194 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
FOX, DON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of High Prairie Lake?
High Prairie Lake 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 High Prairie Lake?
High Prairie Lake is owned by FOX, DON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of High Prairie Lake?
High Prairie Lake 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 High Prairie Lake?
High Prairie Lake has a dam height of 78 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 High Prairie Lake last inspected?
High Prairie Lake was last inspected on July 31, 1995. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.