Gs Dd No 12-2 (Estle)
Key Takeaway
Gs Dd No 12-2 (Estle) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 81.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,728 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2018 |
| NID ID | KS07433 |
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
NEMAHA-BROWN WJD NO 7
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Gs Dd No 12-2 (Estle)?
Gs Dd No 12-2 (Estle) 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 12-2 (Estle)?
Gs Dd No 12-2 (Estle) is owned by NEMAHA-BROWN WJD NO 7 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gs Dd No 12-2 (Estle) built?
Gs Dd No 12-2 (Estle) was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Gs Dd No 12-2 (Estle)?
Gs Dd No 12-2 (Estle) 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 Gs Dd No 12-2 (Estle)?
Gs Dd No 12-2 (Estle) has a dam height of 33 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 Gs Dd No 12-2 (Estle) last inspected?
Gs Dd No 12-2 (Estle) was last inspected on October 30, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.