Parker City Dam
Parker City Dam is an earth dam located in Linn County, Kansas, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Parker City Dam
The primary purpose of Parker City Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Parker, City Of (local government). It impounds the Goodrich Creek-tr near Goodrich.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 134 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/30/2007. That was over 18 years ago.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Linn |
| Nearest City | Goodrich |
| River/Stream | Goodrich Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.31746, -94.99988 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | PARKER, CITY OF |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 04/30/2007 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02496 |
| Federal ID | KS02496 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |