Gs Dd No 27-9a (Skinner)

DELAWARE RIVER-TR· Brown, Kansas· Built 1991· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Gs Dd No 27-9a (Skinner) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS)
Dam Length525 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage64 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,530 cfs
Year Completed1991 (35 years old)
NID IDKS07063

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

NEMAHA-BROWN WJD NO 7

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Gs Dd No 27-9a (Skinner)?

Gs Dd No 27-9a (Skinner) 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 27-9a (Skinner)?

Gs Dd No 27-9a (Skinner) 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 27-9a (Skinner) built?

Gs Dd No 27-9a (Skinner) was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 27-9a (Skinner)?

Gs Dd No 27-9a (Skinner) 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 Gs Dd No 27-9a (Skinner)?

Gs Dd No 27-9a (Skinner) 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.