Piper Lake A.K.A. Canaan Lake
Key Takeaway
Piper Lake A.K.A. Canaan Lake 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 | 33 ft (taller than 81.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,060 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 377 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 520 cfs |
| Year Modified | 2008 |
| NID ID | KS02987 |
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
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Piper Lake A.K.A. Canaan Lake?
Piper Lake A.K.A. Canaan Lake 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 Piper Lake A.K.A. Canaan Lake?
Piper Lake A.K.A. Canaan Lake is owned by HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Piper Lake A.K.A. Canaan Lake?
Piper Lake A.K.A. Canaan Lake 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 Piper Lake A.K.A. Canaan Lake?
Piper Lake A.K.A. Canaan Lake has a dam height of 33 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 Piper Lake A.K.A. Canaan Lake last inspected?
Piper Lake A.K.A. Canaan Lake was last inspected on June 12, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.