Pleasanton Lake is an earth dam located in Linn County, Kansas, built in 1935. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 2,900 ft long, taller than 65% 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 Pleasanton Lake
The primary purpose of Pleasanton Lake is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Pleasanton, City of (local government). It impounds the Muddy Creek near Pleasanton.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 2,900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 394 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 04/21/2022.
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 | Linn |
| Nearest City | Pleasanton |
| River/Stream | Muddy Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.17377, -94.72665 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 394 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 394 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,230 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Pleasanton, City of |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02498 |
| Federal ID | KS02498 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |