Horse Creek Lodge, located in Perry, Kansas, along the Little Wild Horse Creek, is a privately owned recreational dam constructed in 1971 by the USDA NRCS.
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The Earth-type dam stands at 40 feet high with a hydraulic height of 38 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 199.5 acre-feet and a surface area of 9.8 acres. The dam serves the primary purpose of recreation, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation in a picturesque setting.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Horse Creek Lodge is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure public safety and compliance with state standards. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is considered to pose minimal danger to downstream communities. Despite not having a formal condition assessment, the dam is deemed to be in fair condition, with no emergency action plan in place. The surrounding area of Jefferson County offers a tranquil escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy the beauty of nature and water conservation efforts at Horse Creek Lodge.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
700 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE WILD HORSE CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
38 |
Drainage Area |
0.32 |
Nid Storage |
199.5 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
40 |
Delaware R Bl Perry Dam
|
107cfs |
Kansas R At Lecompton
|
1930cfs |
Kansas R At Topeka
|
1770cfs |
Wakarusa R Nr Lawrence
|
9cfs |
Stranger C Nr Tonganoxie
|
18cfs |
Soldier C Nr Topeka
|
4cfs |