Dd No 5 (Dreyer)
Key Takeaway
Dd No 5 (Dreyer) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 31.3% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,020 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 281 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | KS05492 |
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
BIG CREEK WJD NO 48
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dd No 5 (Dreyer)?
Dd No 5 (Dreyer) 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 (Dreyer)?
Dd No 5 (Dreyer) is owned by BIG CREEK WJD NO 48 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dd No 5 (Dreyer) built?
Dd No 5 (Dreyer) was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 (Dreyer)?
Dd No 5 (Dreyer) 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 (Dreyer)?
Dd No 5 (Dreyer) has a dam height of 21 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.