Culp & Culp Dam is an earth dam located in Mitchell County, Kansas, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Mitchell |
| Nearest City | Simpson |
| River/Stream | Lost Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.43440, -97.93807 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Montgomery, Steven |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/17/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS01432 |
| Federal ID | KS01432 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |