Dd No A-47

MOSQUITO CREEK-TR· Nemaha, Kansas· Built 2004· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No A-47 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 67.7% in KS)
Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage149 acre-ft
Normal Storage44 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Max Discharge761 cfs
Year Completed2004 (22 years old)
Year Modified2004
NID IDKS09023

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 26, 2007
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

DELAWARE WJD NO 10

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No A-47?

Dd No A-47 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-47?

Dd No A-47 is owned by DELAWARE WJD NO 10 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dd No A-47 built?

Dd No A-47 was completed in 2004, making it 22 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dd No A-47?

Dd No A-47 has a dam height of 29 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.

When was Dd No A-47 last inspected?

Dd No A-47 was last inspected on October 26, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.