Perry Dam

Kansas — Jefferson County — DELAWARE RIVER

Location

StateKansas
CountyJefferson
RiverDELAWARE RIVER
Coordinates39.11348, -95.42536

Physical Characteristics

NID Height121 ft
Dam Height121 ft
Dam Length1,740 ft
NID Storage770,000 acre-ft
Max Storage770,000 acre-ft
Surface Area12,200 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 22, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Kansas City District
Other NamePerry Lake

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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