is an earth dam located in Morris County, Kansas, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About
The primary purpose of is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Britt, Ronald (private). It impounds the Clarks Creek-tr near Skiddy.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 610 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Morris |
| Nearest City | Skiddy |
| River/Stream | Clarks Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.76152, -96.83911 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 269 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BRITT, RONALD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04535 |
| Federal ID | KS04535 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |