Dd No Sc-4 (snipe Creek) is a dam located in Marshall County, Kansas, built in 1954. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 41 ft41 ft tall and 620 ft long, taller than 87% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 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 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Marshall |
| Nearest City | Frankfort |
| River/Stream | Snipe Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.80447, -96.41851 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Vermillion Creek Wjd No 70 (do Not Use) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02393 |
| Federal ID | KS02393 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |