Bing's Lake dam
Bing's Lake
Bing's Lake, nestled in Bonner Springs, Kansas, is a privately owned water resource managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. This picturesque Earth dam structure, completed in 2001, stands at a height of 23.5 feet and boasts a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 29.7 acre-feet. The lake covers a surface area of 4.4 acres and serves primarily for recreational purposes, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
Despite its serene recreational appeal, Bing's Lake poses a high hazard potential due to its structural design and location. However, regular inspections have deemed its condition satisfactory, ensuring the safety of visitors and surrounding communities. The dam's emergency action plan remains to be prepared, reflecting a commitment to proactive risk management and ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals who enjoy this beautiful water resource. With its tranquil waters and lush surroundings, Bing's Lake offers a peaceful escape for nature lovers and a vital resource for the local ecosystem.
The Kansas City District oversees this dam structure, with no federal agency involvement in its ownership, funding, design, construction, or regulation. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Leavenworth County, Bing's Lake stands as a testament to the harmonious coexistence of human recreation and environmental stewardship. As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to appreciate and enjoy this tranquil oasis, the importance of responsible management and maintenance of Bing's Lake remains paramount for the preservation of its beauty and safety for future generations.
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 Bing's Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Stranger C Nr Tonganoxie | 253 cfs | → |
| Mill C At Johnson Drive | 27 cfs | → |
| Cedar C Nr Desoto | 29 cfs | → |
| Kansas R At Desoto | 6,120 cfs | → |
| Kill C At 95 St Nr Desoto | 16 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Kansas City | 66,600 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bing's Lake.
Track Bing's Lake in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Bing's Lake
Where does the data for Bing's Lake 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 Bing's Lake.