Spriggs Rock
Spriggs Rock is an earth dam located in Rice County, Kansas, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Spriggs Rock
The primary purpose of Spriggs Rock 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 Hogan, Scott (local government). It impounds the Little Arkansas River-tr near Little River.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1940, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/10/2005. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Rice |
| Nearest City | Little River |
| River/Stream | Little Arkansas River-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.40200, -98.04876 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | HOGAN, SCOTT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 01/10/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02525 |
| Federal ID | KS02525 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |