Dd No Sc-4 (Snipe Creek) is a flood risk reduction structure located in Frankfort, Kansas, along the Snipe Creek.
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Built in 1954 by the USDA NRCS, this buttress dam stands at a height of 41 feet with a hydraulic height of 35 feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, providing a storage capacity of 149 acre-feet and a spillway width of 50 feet.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, this structure is state-regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and functionality. With a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition is currently not rated, and its last inspection was conducted in July 2019. The area surrounding the dam is closely monitored, and emergency preparedness measures are in place, although specific details such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and risk assessment are not readily available. Overall, Dd No Sc-4 serves as a crucial asset in mitigating flood risks in the Marshall County region of Kansas, showcasing the importance of water resource management in climate-vulnerable areas.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
620 |
Dam Height |
41 |
River Or Stream |
SNIPE CREEK-TR |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Nid Storage |
149 |
Structural Height |
41 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
41 |
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|
37cfs |
Big Blue R At Marysville
|
147cfs |
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|
131cfs |
Turkey C Nr Seneca
|
15cfs |
L Blue R Nr Barnes
|
122cfs |
Fancy C At Winkler
|
8cfs |