Dd Sp-8
Key Takeaway
Dd Sp-8 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 25% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07095 |
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 Sp-8?
Dd Sp-8 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 Sp-8?
Dd Sp-8 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 Sp-8 built?
Dd Sp-8 was completed in 1992, making it 34 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Dd Sp-8?
Dd Sp-8 has a dam height of 20 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.