is a dam located in Barber County, Kansas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 42 ft42 ft tall and 1,200 ft long, taller than 88% 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
The primary purpose of is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Oak Creek Ranch LLC (private). It impounds the Oak Creek near Medicine Lodge.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 786 acre-feet.
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.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Barber |
| Nearest City | Medicine Lodge |
| River/Stream | Oak Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.26007, -98.85068 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 786 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 786 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,163 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Oak Creek Ranch LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04692 |
| Federal ID | KS04692 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |