Lake Kahola

Morris County, Kansas (near EMPORIA)

River/Stream: KAHOLA CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
62 ft
Dam Length
2,250 ft
Reservoir Storage
7,540 acre-ft
Year Completed
1936
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
11,300 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2007-11-02

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
KS02511
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
38.52526, -96.41395
Age
90 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.