Dd No 4a
Key Takeaway
Dd No 4a is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 57.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,260 cfs |
| NID ID | KS07397 |
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 LITTLE ARKANSAS WJD NO 95
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dd No 4a?
Dd No 4a 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 4a?
Dd No 4a 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 4a?
Dd No 4a 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 4a?
Dd No 4a has a dam height of 27 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.