Admire-Allen City Lake (Karen Laue Dam) dam
Admire-Allen City Lake (Karen Laue Dam)
Admire-Allen City Lake, also known as Karen Laue Dam, is a hidden gem for water resource and climate enthusiasts located in Lyon County, Kansas. This local government-owned dam, designed by REISS AND GOODNESS, serves as a vital water supply source for the surrounding area. Completed in 1967, this buttress dam stands at a height of 42 feet with a hydraulic height of 32 feet, and has a storage capacity of 1025 acre-feet, providing essential water for both recreational activities and domestic use.
Situated on the Hill Creek Marais Des Cygnes River, Admire-Allen City Lake covers a surface area of 63 acres and has a drainage area of 3.33 square miles. With a spillway width of 120 feet, the dam has a significant hazard potential and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in the region.
Visitors to Admire-Allen City Lake can admire the picturesque surroundings while learning about the dam's history and its importance in water supply management. As a key infrastructure for the community, this dam exemplifies the intersection of environmental conservation, recreational opportunities, and sustainable water resource utilization. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, a visit to Admire-Allen City Lake offers a unique insight into the vital role of dams in maintaining a balance between human needs and ecosystem preservation.
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 Admire-Allen City Lake (Karen Laue Dam) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Marais Des Cygnes R Nr Reading | 90 cfs | → |
| Neosho R Nr Americus | 689 cfs | → |
| Dragoon C Nr Burlingame | 52 cfs | → |
| Neosho R At Council Grove | 502 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood R Nr Plymouth | 558 cfs | → |
| Salt C At Lyndon | 52 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Admire-Allen City Lake (Karen Laue Dam).
Track Admire-Allen City Lake (Karen Laue Dam) in the Snoflo app
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About Admire-Allen City Lake (Karen Laue Dam)
Where does the data for Admire-Allen City Lake (Karen Laue 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 Significant 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 Admire-Allen City Lake (Karen Laue Dam).