Site No 17 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Site No 17, located in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1980 by designer Charles W.


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Summary

Naylor. This dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management. With a height of 40 feet and a length of 700 feet, Site No 17 has a storage capacity of 164 acre-feet and a surface area of 7 acres.

Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Site No 17 is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state, ensuring its compliance with safety standards. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. While the last inspection date is not available, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment information are also not provided in the data.

Situated on Snokomo Creek, Site No 17 is an essential water resource structure in the region, contributing to fire protection and agricultural activities. As a significant component of the local water infrastructure, its construction and maintenance play a crucial role in water management and climate resilience efforts in Wabaunsee County.

Year Completed

1980

Dam Length

700

Dam Height

40

River Or Stream

SNOKOMO CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Nid Storage

164

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

40
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.