Dd No 22-A

Rice, Kansas· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 22-A is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 81.7% in KS)
Dam Length1,530 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage908 acre-ft
Normal Storage201 acre-ft
Surface Area31 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge33 cfs
NID IDKS07486

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

UPPER LITTLE ARKANSAS WJD NO 95

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No 22-A?

Dd No 22-A 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 22-A?

Dd No 22-A is owned by UPPER LITTLE ARKANSAS WJD NO 95 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dd No 22-A?

Dd No 22-A 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 22-A?

Dd No 22-A has a dam height of 33 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.