Obion Creek Srs No 28
Obion Creek Srs No 28 is an earth dam located in Graves County, Kentucky, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Obion Creek Srs No 28
Obion Creek Srs No 28 is a dam in Graves, Kentucky. The dam is owned by Obion Creek Watershed District (local government). It impounds the Mcclane Creek near Beulah-vicinity.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/07/2018.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Graves |
| Nearest City | Beulah-vicinity |
| River/Stream | Mcclane Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.75563, -88.81232 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | OBION CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY00635 |
| Federal ID | KY00635 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |