Dd No Sc-4 (snipe Creek)

About Dd No Sc-4 (snipe Creek)

The primary purpose of Dd No Sc-4 (snipe Creek) is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Vermillion Creek Wjd No 70 (do Not Use) (local government). It impounds the Snipe Creek-tr near Frankfort.

The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 620 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 149 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/28/2023.

At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.

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