North Star Subdivision Dam

Lyon County, Kansas (near EMPORIA)

River/Stream: NEOSHO RIVER-TR

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type

Earth

Height

25 ft

Dam Length

1,054 ft

Reservoir Storage

129 acre-ft

Year Completed

1968

Primary Purpose

Other

Owner Type

Private

Max Discharge

2,424 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2023-05-22

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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: KS03566
State: Kansas (KS)
Coordinates: 38.45454, -96.25552
Age: 58 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.