Paradise Lake (upper Dam) is an earth dam located in Atchison County, Kansas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 817 ft long. 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 Paradise Lake (upper Dam)
The primary purpose of Paradise Lake (upper Dam) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Paradise Lake Association (private). It impounds the N. Fork Stranger Creek - Tr.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 817 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 207 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 09/23/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Atchison |
| River/Stream | N. Fork Stranger Creek - Tr |
| Coordinates | 39.55771, -95.34292 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 817 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,670 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Paradise Lake Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/23/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09289 |
| Federal ID | KS09289 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |