is a dam located in Clark County, Kansas, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialLowFailure would cause limited damage
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height16 ft
Built197452 years ago

Dam profile

NID height · 16 ft
16 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

16 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.

About

is a dam in Clark, Kansas. The dam is owned by Paigh (private). It impounds the Bluff Creek-tr near Protection.

The dam stands 16 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, 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.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Location

StateKansas
CountyClark
Nearest CityProtection
River/StreamBluff Creek-tr
Coordinates37.30467, -99.57638

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage65 acre-ft
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

OwnerPaigh
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKS02550
Federal IDKS02550
More InfoState Dam Safety Program