Sabetha City Lake Dam
Sabetha City Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Nemaha County, Kansas, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sabetha City Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sabetha City Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Sabetha, City Of (local government). It impounds the Deer Creek near Salem Nebraska.
The dam stands 58 feet tall and stretches 1,360 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,911 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
At 58 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Nemaha |
| Nearest City | Salem Nebraska |
| River/Stream | Deer Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.90910, -95.90303 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,911 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,911 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,255 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | SABETHA, CITY OF |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02513 |
| Federal ID | KS02513 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |