Irrigation Dam
Irrigation Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Kansas, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Irrigation Dam
The primary purpose of Irrigation Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Vanderpool, Meril D (private). It impounds the Claywell Creek near Perry.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 241 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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 | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Perry |
| River/Stream | Claywell Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.22440, -95.52890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 241 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 241 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | VANDERPOOL, MERIL D |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09262 |
| Federal ID | KS09262 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |