Gs Dd No 31-23 (Aberle)
Key Takeaway
Gs Dd No 31-23 (Aberle) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 50.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 864 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2013 |
| NID ID | KS07426 |
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 31-23 (Aberle)?
Gs Dd No 31-23 (Aberle) 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 31-23 (Aberle)?
Gs Dd No 31-23 (Aberle) 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 31-23 (Aberle) built?
Gs Dd No 31-23 (Aberle) was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 31-23 (Aberle)?
Gs Dd No 31-23 (Aberle) 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 31-23 (Aberle)?
Gs Dd No 31-23 (Aberle) 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 31-23 (Aberle) last inspected?
Gs Dd No 31-23 (Aberle) was last inspected on December 3, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.