Patrick Dam

SMOKY HILL RIVER-TR· McPherson, Kansas· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Patrick Dam is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 1.3% in KS)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage99 acre-ft
Drainage Area3 sq mi
NID IDKS09570

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
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

PATRICK TRUST, DUANE J

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Patrick Dam?

Patrick Dam 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 Patrick Dam?

Patrick Dam is owned by PATRICK TRUST, DUANE J (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Patrick Dam?

Patrick Dam 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 Patrick Dam?

Patrick Dam has a dam height of 12 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.

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.