Dam No 18-26 (Boy Scout Lake)

Chautauqua County, Kansas (near CANEY)

River/Stream: NORTH CANEY CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
76 ft
Dam Length
1,900 ft
Reservoir Storage
16,020 acre-ft
Year Completed
1965
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
6,200 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-01-03

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
KS02201
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
37.23165, -96.18063
Age
61 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.