Lacygne Lake Dam dam
Lacygne Lake Dam
Lacygne Lake Dam, located in BOICOURT, Kansas, along the NORTH SUGAR CREEK, is a privately owned structure designed by BLACK AND VEATCH. Completed in 1971, this earth dam stands at a height of 61 feet, with a structural height of 76 feet and a length of 6970 feet. The dam has a primary purpose other than flood control, serving mainly for recreational activities, with a storage capacity of 85,000 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 40,000 acre-feet.
The dam, regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, has a high hazard potential but is currently deemed to be in satisfactory condition. Despite its age, the dam has undergone regular inspections, with the last inspection conducted in October 2019. It is reassuring to note that emergency action plans are in place, ensuring preparedness in case of any unforeseen events. With its location offering a surface area of 2600 acres for water enthusiasts and a drainage area of 57.5 square miles, Lacygne Lake Dam remains a vital water resource for the surrounding community.
As a significant structure in the Tulsa District, Lacygne Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water management and recreation in Linn County, Kansas. With its unique design and purpose, the dam stands as a testament to effective engineering and serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climates. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lacygne Lake Dam is not just a dam but a symbol of resilience and adaptability in the realm of water infrastructure.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lacygne Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Marais Des Cygnes R At La Cygne | 11,600 cfs | → |
| Marais Des Cygnes R Nr Ks-Mo St Line | 14,000 cfs | → |
| South Grand River At Archie | 731 cfs | → |
| L Osage R At Fulton | 820 cfs | → |
| Big Bull C Nr Hillsdale | 27 cfs | → |
| Pottawatomie C At Lane | 1,150 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lacygne Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Drexel
- East 319th Street Cass County
- I 49;Us 71 Bates County
- Miami County
- West 247th Street Miami County
Campgrounds
- Linn County Park
- Miami State Fishing Lake Free Primitive Camping
- Louisburg Middle Creek State Fishing Lake
- John Brown Memorial Park
- Lake Miola City Park
- Osawatomie City Lake
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About Lacygne Lake Dam
Where does the data for Lacygne Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Lacygne Lake Dam.