Merritt Lake

Leavenworth County, Kansas (near Leavenworth)

River/Stream: Trib Missouri River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
400 ft
Reservoir Storage
55 acre-ft
Year Completed
1860
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2021-05-18

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
KS04076
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
39.34723, -94.91979
Age
166 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.