Sedimentation Dam No 4 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Sedimentation Dam No 4, located in Woodson County, Kansas, is a crucial structure designed for debris control along the Sandy Creek-TR stream.


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Summary

Completed in 1991, this earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and stretches 660 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 465 acre-feet, this dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the area.

Owned and regulated by the local government, Sedimentation Dam No 4 is inspected, permitted, and enforced by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, this dam serves an essential purpose in maintaining water quality and preventing debris buildup in the region. Its location in the city of Benedict makes it a key infrastructure for safeguarding the environment and ensuring the efficient flow of the waterway.

With its primary function focused on debris control, Sedimentation Dam No 4 stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between local government agencies and designers Griffith Arch and Shetlar. As a part of the Kansas City District, this dam underscores the importance of sustainable water management practices and the critical role of sedimentation structures in mitigating environmental risks and ensuring the long-term resilience of water resources in the region.

Year Completed

1991

Dam Length

660

Dam Height

38

River Or Stream

SANDY CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Drainage Area

1.21

Nid Storage

465

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

38
       
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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.