Culp & Culp Dam

Culp & Culp Dam is an earth dam located in Mitchell County, Kansas, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Culp & Culp Dam

Culp & Culp Dam is a dam in Mitchell, Kansas. The dam is owned by Montgomery, Steven (private). It impounds the Lost Creek-tr near Simpson.

The dam stands 23 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 97 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/17/2003. That was over 22 years ago.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateKansas
CountyMitchell
Nearest CitySimpson
River/StreamLost Creek-tr
Coordinates39.43440, -97.93807

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage97 acre-ft
Max Storage97 acre-ft
Normal Storage34 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Ownership & Safety

OwnerMONTGOMERY, STEVEN
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection07/17/2003
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDKS01432
Federal IDKS01432
More InfoState Dam Safety Program