Dd No 232
Key Takeaway
Dd No 232 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 71.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 324 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | KS05344 |
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
ROCK CREEK WJD NO 84
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dd No 232?
Dd No 232 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 232?
Dd No 232 is owned by ROCK CREEK WJD NO 84 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dd No 232 built?
Dd No 232 was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 232?
Dd No 232 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 232?
Dd No 232 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.