Dd No 5-17 (Pember Dam)
Key Takeaway
Dd No 5-17 (Pember Dam) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 71.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 3,700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,698 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | KS04947 |
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 5-17 (Pember Dam)?
Dd No 5-17 (Pember Dam) 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 5-17 (Pember Dam)?
Dd No 5-17 (Pember Dam) is owned by PAWNEE WJD NO 81 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dd No 5-17 (Pember Dam) built?
Dd No 5-17 (Pember Dam) was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 5-17 (Pember Dam)?
Dd No 5-17 (Pember Dam) 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 5-17 (Pember Dam)?
Dd No 5-17 (Pember Dam) 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.
When was Dd No 5-17 (Pember Dam) last inspected?
Dd No 5-17 (Pember Dam) was last inspected on June 17, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.