Mary'S Lake Dam

WAKARUSA RIVER-TR· Douglas, Kansas· Built 1953· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Mary'S Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 57.6% in KS)
Dam Length400 ft
Max Storage32 acre-ft
Normal Storage16 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)
NID IDKS00605

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: February 4, 2013
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

SCHERMAN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mary'S Lake Dam?

Mary'S Lake 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 Mary'S Lake Dam?

Mary'S Lake Dam is owned by SCHERMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mary'S Lake Dam built?

Mary'S Lake Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Mary'S Lake Dam?

Mary'S Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Mary'S Lake Dam?

Mary'S Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Mary'S Lake Dam last inspected?

Mary'S Lake Dam was last inspected on February 4, 2013. 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.