Dd No Sa-3 (Snipe Creek)
Key Takeaway
Dd No Sa-3 (Snipe Creek) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 71.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,020 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 775 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02388 |
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
VERMILLION CREEK WJD NO 70 (DO NOT USE)
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dd No Sa-3 (Snipe Creek)?
Dd No Sa-3 (Snipe Creek) 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 Dd No Sa-3 (Snipe Creek)?
Dd No Sa-3 (Snipe Creek) is owned by VERMILLION CREEK WJD NO 70 (DO NOT USE) (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dd No Sa-3 (Snipe Creek) built?
Dd No Sa-3 (Snipe Creek) was completed in 1956, making it 70 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Dd No Sa-3 (Snipe Creek)?
Dd No Sa-3 (Snipe Creek) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dd No Sa-3 (Snipe Creek)?
Dd No Sa-3 (Snipe Creek) has a dam height of 30 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 Dd No Sa-3 (Snipe Creek) last inspected?
Dd No Sa-3 (Snipe Creek) was last inspected on May 10, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.