Dd No 12 (Dienst)
Key Takeaway
Dd No 12 (Dienst) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 57 ft (taller than 98.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 6,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 15.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 196 sq mi |
| NID ID | KS07308 |
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
JAMES DRAW WJD NO 87
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dd No 12 (Dienst)?
Dd No 12 (Dienst) 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 (Dienst)?
Dd No 12 (Dienst) is owned by JAMES DRAW WJD NO 87 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Dd No 12 (Dienst)?
Dd No 12 (Dienst) 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 (Dienst)?
Dd No 12 (Dienst) has a dam height of 57 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.