Clark State Fishing Lake

BLUFF CREEK· Clark, Kansas· Built 1934· Earth· 75 ft tall
Low Hazard State Government

Key Takeaway

Clark State Fishing Lake is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1934 and is 92 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 75 ft (taller than 99.5% in KS)
Dam Length1,500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage11.9K acre-ft
Normal Storage7.7K acre-ft
Surface Area337 acres
Drainage Area143 sq mi
Max Discharge26,000 cfs
Year Completed1934 (92 years old)
NID IDKS00867

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 2, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

KANSAS DEPT OF WILDLIFE PARKS & TOURISM

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Clark State Fishing Lake?

Clark State Fishing Lake is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Clark State Fishing Lake?

Clark State Fishing Lake is owned by KANSAS DEPT OF WILDLIFE PARKS & TOURISM (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Clark State Fishing Lake built?

Clark State Fishing Lake was completed in 1934, making it 92 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Clark State Fishing Lake?

Clark State Fishing Lake has a dam height of 75 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Clark State Fishing Lake last inspected?

Clark State Fishing Lake was last inspected on March 2, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.