Lake Delago

TURKEY CREEK-TR· Linn, Kansas· Earth· 45 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Delago is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 45 ft (taller than 95.8% in KS)
Dam Length850 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage745 acre-ft
Normal Storage415 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Max Discharge1,325 cfs
NID IDKS04641

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

LAKE CHAPARRAL PROPERTY OWNERS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Delago?

Lake Delago 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 Lake Delago?

Lake Delago is owned by LAKE CHAPARRAL PROPERTY OWNERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake Delago?

Lake Delago 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 Lake Delago?

Lake Delago has a dam height of 45 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.

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.