Peterson; Rita M.

TABLE ROCK CREEK-TR· Saline, Kansas· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Peterson; Rita M. is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 34.2% in KS)
Dam Length760 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage116 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge520 cfs
NID IDKS04628

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
Last Inspection: June 3, 1992
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

PETERSON, DEENE & BRADLEY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Peterson; Rita M.?

Peterson; Rita M. 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 Peterson; Rita M.?

Peterson; Rita M. is owned by PETERSON, DEENE & BRADLEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Peterson; Rita M.?

Peterson; Rita M. serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Peterson; Rita M.?

Peterson; Rita M. has a dam height of 22 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 Peterson; Rita M. last inspected?

Peterson; Rita M. was last inspected on June 3, 1992. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.