is a dam located in Clark County, Kansas, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 675 ft long, taller than 59% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Giles Land Company. It impounds the Granger Creek near Protection.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 675 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 07/03/2007. That was over 19 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Clark |
| Nearest City | Protection |
| River/Stream | Granger Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.32596, -99.65676 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Giles Land Company |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/03/2007 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS03939 |
| Federal ID | KS03939 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |