is a dam located in Cloud County, Kansas, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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is a dam in Cloud, Kansas. The dam is owned by Cloud County (local government). It impounds the Yockey Creek-tr near Delphos.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 1,800 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 129 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Cloud |
| Nearest City | Delphos |
| River/Stream | Yockey Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.35770, -97.69491 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 515 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | CLOUD COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS00410 |
| Federal ID | KS00410 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |