Lexington Lake Park (Rieke Lake Dam)
Key Takeaway
Lexington Lake Park (Rieke Lake Dam) 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 | 53 ft (taller than 98.1% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 505 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 365 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 642 cfs |
| Year Modified | 2017 |
| NID ID | KS01171 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
JOHNSON COUNTY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lexington Lake Park (Rieke Lake Dam)?
Lexington Lake Park (Rieke Lake Dam) 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 Lexington Lake Park (Rieke Lake Dam)?
Lexington Lake Park (Rieke Lake Dam) is owned by JOHNSON COUNTY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Lexington Lake Park (Rieke Lake Dam)?
Lexington Lake Park (Rieke Lake Dam) 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 Lexington Lake Park (Rieke Lake Dam)?
Lexington Lake Park (Rieke Lake Dam) has a dam height of 53 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 Lexington Lake Park (Rieke Lake Dam) last inspected?
Lexington Lake Park (Rieke Lake Dam) was last inspected on February 21, 2024. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.