Dam KS04658

SALT CREEK-TR· Mitchell, Kansas· Built 1957· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dam KS04658 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 46.5% in KS)
Dam Length600 ft
Max Storage118 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)
NID IDKS04658

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

PEAVEY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam KS04658?

Dam KS04658 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 Dam KS04658?

Dam KS04658 is owned by PEAVEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam KS04658 built?

Dam KS04658 was completed in 1957, making it 69 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dam KS04658?

Dam KS04658 has a dam height of 25 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.