Sabetha Country Club Reservoir Report
Nearby: Gs Dd No 101 (P. Mcnary) Dd No 109
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Located in Sabetha, Kansas, the Sabetha Country Club is a privately owned earth dam structure designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose other than flood control or water supply.
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Summary
Completed in 1970, this dam on Pony Creek-TR stands at a height of 37.7 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 491 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 81.8 acre-feet. The dam has a surface area of 11.75 acres and serves a drainage area of 1.1 square miles.
With a fair condition assessment and a high hazard potential, the Sabetha Country Club dam requires regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam has a history of being regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, making it a key component of water resource management in the area. Despite its remote location, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and preserving water quality for the surrounding community.
As climate change continues to impact water resources, the Sabetha Country Club dam serves as a vital infrastructure for managing water flow and ensuring water security in Nemaha County, Kansas. With its strategic location on Pony Creek-TR, this dam underscores the importance of proactive maintenance and monitoring to safeguard against potential hazards and preserve the local ecosystem. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Sabetha Country Club dam presents a fascinating case study in sustainable water management practices amidst changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
900 |
Dam Height |
37.7 |
River Or Stream |
PONY CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11.75 |
Hydraulic Height |
46 |
Drainage Area |
1.1 |
Nid Storage |
491 |
Structural Height |
47 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
47 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Nemaha River At Falls City
|
310cfs |
Turkey C Nr Seneca
|
15cfs |
North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt
|
67cfs |
Missouri River At Rulo
|
28600cfs |
Delaware R Nr Muscotah
|
37cfs |
Little Nemaha River At Auburn
|
82cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Sabetha Country Club