Clinton Wildlife Area (Snipe Marsh)
Key Takeaway
Clinton Wildlife Area (Snipe Marsh) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 0.3% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 3,532 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| NID ID | KS09299 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
KANSAS DEPT OF WILDLIFE PARKS & TOURISM
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Clinton Wildlife Area (Snipe Marsh)?
Clinton Wildlife Area (Snipe Marsh) 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 Clinton Wildlife Area (Snipe Marsh)?
Clinton Wildlife Area (Snipe Marsh) 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 Clinton Wildlife Area (Snipe Marsh) built?
Clinton Wildlife Area (Snipe Marsh) was completed in 2006, making it 20 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Clinton Wildlife Area (Snipe Marsh)?
Clinton Wildlife Area (Snipe Marsh) has a dam height of 9 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.