Dd No Sc-1 (Snipe Creek)
Key Takeaway
Dd No Sc-1 (Snipe Creek) is classified as significant hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 79.1% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02390 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
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 Sc-1 (Snipe Creek)?
Dd No Sc-1 (Snipe Creek) is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Dd No Sc-1 (Snipe Creek)?
Dd No Sc-1 (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 Sc-1 (Snipe Creek) built?
Dd No Sc-1 (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 Sc-1 (Snipe Creek)?
Dd No Sc-1 (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 Sc-1 (Snipe Creek)?
Dd No Sc-1 (Snipe Creek) has a dam height of 32 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 Sc-1 (Snipe Creek) last inspected?
Dd No Sc-1 (Snipe Creek) was last inspected on March 6, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.