Dd No 7-11
Key Takeaway
Dd No 7-11 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 62.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 752 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,684 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07869 |
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
LONG-SCOTT CREEKS WD NO 93
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dd No 7-11?
Dd No 7-11 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 7-11?
Dd No 7-11 is owned by LONG-SCOTT CREEKS WD NO 93 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dd No 7-11 built?
Dd No 7-11 was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 7-11?
Dd No 7-11 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 7-11?
Dd No 7-11 has a dam height of 28 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.