Prairie Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Prairie Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 85.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 676 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,952 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02482 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
HOLTON, CITY OF
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Prairie Lake Dam?
Prairie 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 Prairie Lake Dam?
Prairie Lake Dam is owned by HOLTON, CITY OF (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Prairie Lake Dam built?
Prairie Lake Dam was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 Prairie Lake Dam?
Prairie Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Prairie Lake Dam?
Prairie Lake Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Prairie Lake Dam last inspected?
Prairie Lake Dam was last inspected on January 4, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.