is a dam located in Miami County, Kansas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 590 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About
The primary purpose of is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sutherland, John (private). It impounds the Middle Creek-tr near Lacygne.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 590 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 139 acre-feet.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Miami |
| Nearest City | Lacygne |
| River/Stream | Middle Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.39982, -94.83501 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 386 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Sutherland, John |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS01396 |
| Federal ID | KS01396 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |