is an earth dam located in Clark County, Kansas, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 550 ft long, taller than 50% 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 Taylor, Lot F (private). It impounds the Bluff Creek-tr near Kingsdown.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 679 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 | Clark |
| Nearest City | Kingsdown |
| River/Stream | Bluff Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.40999, -99.82406 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 679 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 679 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 231 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,952 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Taylor, Lot F |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07096 |
| Federal ID | KS07096 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |