Dd No A-3
Key Takeaway
Dd No A-3 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 2,508 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2013 |
| NID ID | KS07450 |
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
TURKEY CREEK WJD NO 103
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dd No A-3?
Dd No A-3 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 A-3?
Dd No A-3 is owned by TURKEY CREEK WJD NO 103 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dd No A-3 built?
Dd No A-3 was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 A-3?
Dd No A-3 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 A-3?
Dd No A-3 has a dam height of 24 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.