Moon Lake

Geary County, Kansas (near Fort Riley)

River/Stream: Trib Kansas River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
26 ft
Dam Length
500 ft
Reservoir Storage
60 acre-ft
Year Completed
1952
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
7,600 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2019-06-25

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
KS00015
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
39.07270, -96.80280
Age
74 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.