Site No 15 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, Site No 15 is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1981 for the primary purposes of fire protection, stock, and small fish pond.


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Summary

With a dam height of 48 feet and a length of 750 feet, this structure has a normal storage capacity of 196 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 324 acre-feet. The dam sits on Snokomo Creek-TR and serves as a low hazard potential water resource in the area.

Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Site No 15 is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and efficiency. The dam has a spillway width of 153 feet and a surface area of 16.2 acres, serving as an important water resource for the community. Despite being classified as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, the site continues to provide essential services for fire protection and livestock needs in the region.

Although further details on emergency action plans and risk assessments are not available for Site No 15, its strategic location and design make it a crucial asset for water resource management in Wabaunsee County. With a dedicated owner and state oversight, this earth dam serves as a reliable source of water for various purposes while contributing to the overall climate resilience of the area.

Year Completed

1981

Dam Length

750

Dam Height

48

River Or Stream

SNOKOMO CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

16.2

Drainage Area

0.27

Nid Storage

324

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

48
       
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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.