Dd No 12-4
Key Takeaway
Dd No 12-4 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 41 ft (taller than 93.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07052 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
WOLF RIVER WJD NO 66
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dd No 12-4?
Dd No 12-4 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Dd No 12-4?
Dd No 12-4 is owned by WOLF RIVER WJD NO 66 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dd No 12-4 built?
Dd No 12-4 was completed in 1984, making it 42 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Dd No 12-4?
Dd No 12-4 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dd No 12-4?
Dd No 12-4 has a dam height of 41 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.