Dd No 21-15
Key Takeaway
Dd No 21-15 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 71.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 990 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | KS07068 |
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
CFS - COOK FLATT & STROBEL ENGINEERS PA;NEMAHA-BROWN WJD NO 7
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dd No 21-15?
Dd No 21-15 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 21-15?
Dd No 21-15 is owned by CFS - COOK FLATT & STROBEL ENGINEERS PA;NEMAHA-BROWN WJD NO 7 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Dd No 21-15?
Dd No 21-15 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 21-15?
Dd No 21-15 has a dam height of 30 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.