Lugar Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 22, 2025

Lugar Dam, also known as Ksnoname 4503, is a private-owned structure located in Wyandotte, Kansas.


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Summary

Built in 1975 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond. With a height of 33 feet and a hydraulic height of 40 feet, Lugar Dam has a storage capacity of 124.4 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4.7 acres.

Situated along the Wolf Creek-TR, Lugar Dam is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. Despite its high hazard potential and poor condition assessment, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. The dam does not have any outlet gates and has a spillway width of 88 feet to manage excess water flow.

While Lugar Dam has not undergone any significant modifications since its completion, it remains an essential structure for fire protection and water storage in the area. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Lugar Dam are increasingly important to ensure their effectiveness in mitigating the effects of climate change on water availability and quality.

Year Completed

1975

Dam Length

550

Dam Height

33

River Or Stream

WOLF CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4.7

Hydraulic Height

40

Drainage Area

0.19

Nid Storage

124.4

Structural Height

43

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

43
       
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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. 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.