Dd No Sp-9
Key Takeaway
Dd No Sp-9 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 2,930 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,556 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| NID ID | KS09227 |
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
WHITEWATER RIVER WJD NO 22
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dd No Sp-9?
Dd No Sp-9 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 Sp-9?
Dd No Sp-9 is owned by WHITEWATER RIVER WJD NO 22 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dd No Sp-9 built?
Dd No Sp-9 was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Sp-9?
Dd No Sp-9 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dd No Sp-9?
Dd No Sp-9 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.