Dd No G-6 (Benton)
Key Takeaway
Dd No G-6 (Benton) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 92.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 940 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 265 cfs |
| NID ID | KS04432 |
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
POTTAWATOMIE CREEK WJD NO 90
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dd No G-6 (Benton)?
Dd No G-6 (Benton) 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 G-6 (Benton)?
Dd No G-6 (Benton) is owned by POTTAWATOMIE CREEK WJD NO 90 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Dd No G-6 (Benton)?
Dd No G-6 (Benton) 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 G-6 (Benton)?
Dd No G-6 (Benton) has a dam height of 40 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.