Gs Dd No 29-15
Key Takeaway
Gs Dd No 29-15 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 50.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,296 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07432 |
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 29-15?
Gs Dd No 29-15 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 29-15?
Gs Dd No 29-15 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 29-15 built?
Gs Dd No 29-15 was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 29-15?
Gs Dd No 29-15 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 29-15?
Gs Dd No 29-15 has a dam height of 26 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 29-15 last inspected?
Gs Dd No 29-15 was last inspected on March 26, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.