Lake Kahola is an earth dam located in Morris County, Kansas, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 62 ft62 ft tall and 2,250 ft long, taller than 95% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lake Kahola
The primary purpose of Lake Kahola 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 Emporia, City of (local government). It impounds the Kahola Creek near Emporia.
The dam stands 62 feet tall and stretches 2,250 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 7,540 acre-feet. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/02/2007. That was over 18 years ago.
At 62 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Morris |
| Nearest City | Emporia |
| River/Stream | Kahola Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.52526, -96.41395 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,540 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,540 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,600 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 11,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Emporia, City of |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/02/2007 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02511 |
| Federal ID | KS02511 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |