Dd No 5-15 (Goodman)
Key Takeaway
Dd No 5-15 (Goodman) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 85.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3,090 cfs |
| NID ID | KS04946 |
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
PAWNEE WJD NO 81
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dd No 5-15 (Goodman)?
Dd No 5-15 (Goodman) 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 5-15 (Goodman)?
Dd No 5-15 (Goodman) is owned by PAWNEE WJD NO 81 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Dd No 5-15 (Goodman)?
Dd No 5-15 (Goodman) 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 5-15 (Goodman)?
Dd No 5-15 (Goodman) has a dam height of 35 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.