is an earth dam located in Atchison County, Kansas, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About
The primary purpose of is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Atchison County (local government). It impounds the Clear Creek near Muscotah.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 1,330 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,134 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Atchison |
| Nearest City | Muscotah |
| River/Stream | Clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.63462, -95.45683 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,134 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,134 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 816 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 8,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ATCHISON COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02537 |
| Federal ID | KS02537 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |