Dd No 52 (Dornbusch)
Key Takeaway
Dd No 52 (Dornbusch) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 91.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,510 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,358 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | KS05327 |
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 52 (Dornbusch)?
Dd No 52 (Dornbusch) 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 52 (Dornbusch)?
Dd No 52 (Dornbusch) 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 52 (Dornbusch) built?
Dd No 52 (Dornbusch) was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 52 (Dornbusch)?
Dd No 52 (Dornbusch) 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 52 (Dornbusch)?
Dd No 52 (Dornbusch) has a dam height of 39 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.