Mission Lake Cdf

MISSION CREEK-TR· Brown, Kansas· Built 2010· Earth· 53 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Mission Lake Cdf is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2010 and is 16 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 53 ft (taller than 98.1% in KS)
Dam Length4,055 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage878 acre-ft
Normal Storage649 acre-ft
Surface Area46 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge800 cfs
Year Completed2010 (16 years old)
NID IDKS09333

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: September 23, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

HORTON, CITY OF

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mission Lake Cdf?

Mission Lake Cdf 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 Mission Lake Cdf?

Mission Lake Cdf is owned by HORTON, CITY OF (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mission Lake Cdf built?

Mission Lake Cdf was completed in 2010, making it 16 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 Mission Lake Cdf?

Mission Lake Cdf serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Mission Lake Cdf?

Mission Lake Cdf 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 Mission Lake Cdf last inspected?

Mission Lake Cdf was last inspected on September 23, 2009. 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.