Obion Creek Frs No 2
Obion Creek Frs No 2 is an earth dam located in Graves County, Kentucky, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Obion Creek Frs No 2
The primary purpose of Obion Creek Frs No 2 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Graves County Conservation District (local government). It impounds the Obion Creek near Stubblefield.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,810 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 96 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 02/09/2017.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Graves |
| Nearest City | Stubblefield |
| River/Stream | Obion Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.59945, -88.66563 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,810 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 96 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | GRAVES COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/09/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00224 |
| Federal ID | KY00224 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |