Dd No 50 (Dave Doperalski)
Key Takeaway
Dd No 50 (Dave Doperalski) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 71.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 810 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07477 |
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
ROCK CREEK WD NO 45
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dd No 50 (Dave Doperalski)?
Dd No 50 (Dave Doperalski) 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 50 (Dave Doperalski)?
Dd No 50 (Dave Doperalski) is owned by ROCK CREEK WD NO 45 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dd No 50 (Dave Doperalski) built?
Dd No 50 (Dave Doperalski) was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 50 (Dave Doperalski)?
Dd No 50 (Dave Doperalski) 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 50 (Dave Doperalski)?
Dd No 50 (Dave Doperalski) 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.