Dd No Sa-4 (Snipe Creek)

SNIPE CREEK· Marshall, Kansas· Built 1955· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No Sa-4 (Snipe Creek) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS)
Dam Length680 ft
Max Storage134 acre-ft
Normal Storage19 acre-ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDKS02389

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

VERMILLION CREEK WJD NO 70 (DO NOT USE)

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No Sa-4 (Snipe Creek)?

Dd No Sa-4 (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-4 (Snipe Creek)?

Dd No Sa-4 (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-4 (Snipe Creek) built?

Dd No Sa-4 (Snipe Creek) was completed in 1955, making it 71 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-4 (Snipe Creek)?

Dd No Sa-4 (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-4 (Snipe Creek)?

Dd No Sa-4 (Snipe Creek) has a dam height of 24 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.