Dd No. 33
Key Takeaway
Dd No. 33 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 62.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 141 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 4,482 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
| NID ID | KS09316 |
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
CROSS CREEK WJD NO 42
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dd No. 33?
Dd No. 33 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. 33?
Dd No. 33 is owned by CROSS CREEK WJD NO 42 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dd No. 33 built?
Dd No. 33 was completed in 2008, making it 18 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. 33?
Dd No. 33 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. 33?
Dd No. 33 has a dam height of 28 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.
When was Dd No. 33 last inspected?
Dd No. 33 was last inspected on November 10, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.