Louisburg Lake Dam

Louisburg Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Miami County, Kansas, built in 1955. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKansas
CountyMiami
Nearest CitySomerset
River/StreamSouth Wea Creek-tr
Coordinates38.60720, -94.67262

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length650 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage353 acre-ft
Max Storage353 acre-ft
Normal Storage273 acre-ft
Surface Area36 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerLOUISBURG, CITY OF
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/22/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKS02504
Federal IDKS02504
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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