Lauren'S Bay Pond

SHUNGANUNGA CREEK-TR· Shawnee, Kansas· Earth· 23 ft tall

High Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Lauren'S Bay Pond is classified as high hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is fire protection. 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	23 ft (taller than 38.6% in KS)
Dam Length	680 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	88 acre-ft
Normal Storage	42 acre-ft

Surface Area	6 acres
Max Discharge	770 cfs
NID ID	KS01905

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: April 26, 2016

State Regulated: No

Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

TOPEKA, CITY OF

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lauren'S Bay Pond?

Lauren'S Bay Pond 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 Lauren'S Bay Pond?

Lauren'S Bay Pond is owned by TOPEKA, CITY OF (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lauren'S Bay Pond?

Lauren'S Bay Pond serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lauren'S Bay Pond?

Lauren'S Bay Pond has a dam height of 23 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 Lauren'S Bay Pond last inspected?

Lauren'S Bay Pond was last inspected on April 26, 2016. 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.