Paradise Lake

NORTH FORK STRANGER CREEK-TR· Atchison, Kansas· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Paradise Lake is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 81.7% in KS)
Dam Length1,050 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage650 acre-ft
Normal Storage368 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,325 cfs
NID IDKS00164

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: August 20, 2002
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

PARADISE LAKE ASSOCIATION

Private

Nearby Dams

Paradise Lake (Upper Dam)

Atchison, KS

Low Hazard 20 ft

Dam Above Paradise Lake

Atchison, KS

Low Hazard 24 ft

Dam KS02907

Atchison, KS

Low Hazard 34 ft

Dam KS00157

Atchison, KS

Low Hazard 22 ft

Dam KS05084

Atchison, KS

Low Hazard 18 ft

Dam KS00152

Atchison, KS

Low Hazard 25 ft

Dam KS00139

Atchison, KS

Low Hazard 21 ft

Dam KS00133

Atchison, KS

Low Hazard 34 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Paradise Lake?

Paradise 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 Paradise Lake?

Paradise Lake is owned by PARADISE LAKE ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Paradise Lake?

Paradise Lake serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Paradise Lake?

Paradise Lake has a dam height of 33 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 Paradise Lake last inspected?

Paradise Lake was last inspected on August 20, 2002. 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.