Site No. 14 (Spillman Creek)
Key Takeaway
Site No. 14 (Spillman Creek) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 62.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,523 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,481 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07784 |
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
SPILLMAN CREEK WJD NO 43 REVISED
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Site No. 14 (Spillman Creek)?
Site No. 14 (Spillman 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 Site No. 14 (Spillman Creek)?
Site No. 14 (Spillman Creek) is owned by SPILLMAN CREEK WJD NO 43 REVISED (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Site No. 14 (Spillman Creek) built?
Site No. 14 (Spillman Creek) was completed in 2003, making it 23 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Site No. 14 (Spillman Creek)?
Site No. 14 (Spillman Creek) has a dam height of 28 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 Site No. 14 (Spillman Creek) last inspected?
Site No. 14 (Spillman Creek) was last inspected on July 17, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.