Diggs Lake Dam in Barton County, Missouri, is a privately owned structure completed in 1968 for the primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond.
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With a height of 22 feet and a length of 760 feet, this earth dam on the TR-West Fork river also supports irrigation activities in the area. The dam has a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 8 acres, serving a drainage area of 275.2 square miles.
Although Diggs Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as not assessed, it is recognized as having a moderate risk level. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 60 feet and no outlet gates. Despite being privately owned and not subject to state regulation or inspection, the dam plays a crucial role in supporting local fish and wildlife populations and providing irrigation resources. With its picturesque location in Galena, Kansas, the Diggs Lake Dam presents an opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the intersection of human infrastructure and natural ecosystems.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
760 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WEST FORK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
275.2 |
Nid Storage |
200 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
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Lamar City Park
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Prairie State Park
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Backpack Camp
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