Obion Creek Frs No 10
Obion Creek Frs No 10 is an earth dam located in Graves County, Kentucky, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Obion Creek Frs No 10
The primary purpose of Obion Creek Frs No 10 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 Baltimore-vicinity.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 64 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,390 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 02/09/2017.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Graves |
| Nearest City | Baltimore-vicinity |
| River/Stream | Obion Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.66083, -88.76139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,390 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,390 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 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 | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/09/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00225 |
| Federal ID | KY00225 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |