Dd No 3 (Sp-3)
Key Takeaway
Dd No 3 (Sp-3) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 34.2% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,189 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 725 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,210 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07093 |
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
UPPER WALNUT WJD NO 33
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dd No 3 (Sp-3)?
Dd No 3 (Sp-3) 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 3 (Sp-3)?
Dd No 3 (Sp-3) is owned by UPPER WALNUT WJD NO 33 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dd No 3 (Sp-3) built?
Dd No 3 (Sp-3) was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 3 (Sp-3)?
Dd No 3 (Sp-3) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dd No 3 (Sp-3)?
Dd No 3 (Sp-3) has a dam height of 22 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.