Gs Dd No 11-7
Key Takeaway
Gs Dd No 11-7 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 76.4% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,360 cfs |
| NID ID | KS07067 |
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
WOLF RIVER WJD NO 66
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Gs Dd No 11-7?
Gs Dd No 11-7 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 Gs Dd No 11-7?
Gs Dd No 11-7 is owned by WOLF RIVER WJD NO 66 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Gs Dd No 11-7?
Gs Dd No 11-7 serves the following purposes: Debris Control, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Gs Dd No 11-7?
Gs Dd No 11-7 has a dam height of 31 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.