Sedimentation Dam No 3

SANDY CREEK-TR· Woodson, Kansas· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Debris Control Local Government

Key Takeaway

Sedimentation Dam No 3 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is debris control.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 46.5% in KS)
Dam Length750 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDKS07552

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

YATES CENTER, CITY OF

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sedimentation Dam No 3?

Sedimentation Dam No 3 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 Sedimentation Dam No 3?

Sedimentation Dam No 3 is owned by YATES CENTER, CITY OF (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Sedimentation Dam No 3?

Sedimentation Dam No 3 serves the following purposes: Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Sedimentation Dam No 3?

Sedimentation Dam No 3 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.