Site No. 129

DOW CREEK-TR· Lyon, Kansas· Built 1988· Earth· 19 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Site No. 129 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 21.5% in KS)
Dam Length800 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage123 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1988 (38 years old)
NID IDKS05428

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
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

ALLEN CREEK WD NO 89

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Site No. 129?

Site No. 129 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 Site No. 129?

Site No. 129 is owned by ALLEN CREEK WD NO 89 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Site No. 129 built?

Site No. 129 was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Site No. 129?

Site No. 129 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Site No. 129?

Site No. 129 has a dam height of 19 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.

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.