Dam 1 (falcon Ridge Golf Course)
Dam 1 (falcon Ridge Golf Course) is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Kansas. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Dam 1 (falcon Ridge Golf Course)
The primary purpose of Dam 1 (falcon Ridge Golf Course) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Frgc Llc Dba Falcon Ridge Golf Club (private). It impounds the Coon Creek-tr near Lenexa.
The dam stands 29 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 177 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/24/2021.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Kansas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Lenexa |
| River/Stream | Coon Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.94812, -94.82433 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,650 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FRGC LLC DBA FALCON RIDGE GOLF CLUB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/24/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09010 |
| Federal ID | KS09010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |