Dam No 18-26 (Boy Scout Lake), Kansas, USA

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Quick Facts About Dam No 18-26 (Boy Scout Lake)

Location: Chautauqua, Kansas
Coordinates: 37.231654, -96.1806317
River: North Caney Creek River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1965
Dam Height: 76 ft (23 m)
Dam Length: 1,900 ft (579 m)
Dam Capacity: 16,020 acre-ft (19,760 Ml)

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Dam No 18-26 (Boy Scout Lake) Information

Dam No 18-26 (Boy Scout Lake) is an earthen embankment dam located about 19 miles from Caney, Chautauqua, Kansas.

The dam, which is on the North Caney Creek River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by USDA NRCS and commissioned in 1965 and is currently owned by TWIN CANEY WJD NO 34.

Dam No 18-26 (Boy Scout Lake) Structure

The Dam No 18-26 (Boy Scout Lake) is approximately 1,900 feet (579 m) long, 76 feet (23 m) high and has a structural volume of 545,690 cubic yards (417,210 cubic metres).

Dam No 18-26 (Boy Scout Lake) Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 9,572 acre-ft (11,807 Ml) and maximum capacity of 16,020 acre-ft (19,760 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 473 acres (191 ha) and the total catchment area is 27 square miles (69 square kilometres).

Dam No 18-26 (Boy Scout Lake) Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 6200 cubic feet per second (176 cubic metres per second).

Dam No 18-26 (Boy Scout Lake) Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Dam No 18-26 (Boy Scout Lake)
Chautauqua, Kansas
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 76 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 1,900 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 16,020 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 27 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Dam No 18-26 (Boy Scout Lake) Weather

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Dam No 18-26 (Boy Scout Lake) Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Dam No 18-26 (Boy Scout Lake)?

Dam No 18-26 (Boy Scout Lake) is in Kansas.

In which county is the Dam No 18-26 (Boy Scout Lake)?

Dam No 18-26 (Boy Scout Lake) is in Chautauqua County.

How high is the Dam No 18-26 (Boy Scout Lake)?

Dam No 18-26 (Boy Scout Lake) is 76 feet high.

How long is the Dam No 18-26 (Boy Scout Lake)?

Dam No 18-26 (Boy Scout Lake) is 1,900 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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