Sabetha City Lake Dam

Nemaha County, Kansas (near SALEM NEBRASKA)

River/Stream: DEER CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
58 ft
Dam Length
1,360 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,911 acre-ft
Year Completed
1936
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
9,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not Rated

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
KS02513
State
Kansas (KS)
Coordinates
39.90910, -95.90303
Age
90 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.