Gs Dd No 31-11 (Kellenberger)
Key Takeaway
Gs Dd No 31-11 (Kellenberger) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,213 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07431 |
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 31-11 (Kellenberger)?
Gs Dd No 31-11 (Kellenberger) 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 31-11 (Kellenberger)?
Gs Dd No 31-11 (Kellenberger) 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 31-11 (Kellenberger) built?
Gs Dd No 31-11 (Kellenberger) was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 31-11 (Kellenberger)?
Gs Dd No 31-11 (Kellenberger) 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 31-11 (Kellenberger)?
Gs Dd No 31-11 (Kellenberger) 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.