Highland Lake Dam
Highland Lake Dam is a dam located in Lincoln County, Kansas, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Highland Lake Dam
Highland Lake Dam is a dam in Lincoln, Kansas. The dam is owned by Lincoln County (local government). It impounds the West Twin Creek near Lincoln.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 652 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/21/2017.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Lincoln |
| River/Stream | West Twin Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.92982, -98.38715 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 652 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 652 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,515 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | LINCOLN COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/21/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03663 |
| Federal ID | KS03663 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |