Admire-allen City Lake (karen Laue Dam) is a dam located in Lyon County, Kansas, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 42 ft42 ft tall and 1,485 ft long, taller than 88% 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 Admire-allen City Lake (karen Laue Dam)
The primary purpose of Admire-allen City Lake (karen Laue Dam) 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 Tiffany, Shane & Morgan (local government). It impounds the Hill Ck Marais Des Cygne River near Admire.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 1,485 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 63 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,025 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 05/08/2020.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Lyon |
| Nearest City | Admire |
| River/Stream | Hill Ck Marais Des Cygne River |
| Coordinates | 38.66578, -96.15459 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,485 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,025 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,025 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 63 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Tiffany, Shane & Morgan |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/08/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02501 |
| Federal ID | KS02501 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |