King Solomon Dam
King Solomon Dam is an earth dam located in Dickinson County, Kansas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About King Solomon Dam
The primary purpose of King Solomon Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by King Solomon Christian Service Camp (private). It impounds the Smoky Hill River-tr near Sand Spring.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,250 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 06/20/1996. That was over 29 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Dickinson |
| Nearest City | Sand Spring |
| River/Stream | Smoky Hill River-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.93932, -97.33881 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | KING SOLOMON CHRISTIAN SERVICE CAMP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/1996 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02961 |
| Federal ID | KS02961 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |