Royal Lake

SMOKY HILL RIVER-TR· Lane, Kansas· Earth· 45 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Royal Lake is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 45 ft (taller than 95.8% in KS)
Dam Length770 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.3K acre-ft
Drainage Area11 sq mi
NID IDKS09528

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: June 5, 2008
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

KAYMAC PROPERTIES, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Royal Lake?

Royal Lake 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 Royal Lake?

Royal Lake is owned by KAYMAC PROPERTIES, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Royal Lake?

Royal 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 Royal Lake?

Royal Lake has a dam height of 45 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 Royal Lake last inspected?

Royal Lake was last inspected on June 5, 2008. 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.