Lower West Lake Dam

Linn County, Kansas (near PLEASANTON)

River/Stream: MUDDY CREEK-TR

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
14 ft
Dam Length
1,650 ft
Reservoir Storage
210 acre-ft
Year Completed
1904
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
6,200 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-04-21

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
KS09160
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
38.17469, -94.72305
Age
122 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.