Gs Dd No. 5-8
Key Takeaway
Gs Dd No. 5-8 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 13% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,380 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 503 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
| NID ID | KS09230 |
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
LONG-SCOTT CREEKS WD NO 93
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Gs Dd No. 5-8?
Gs Dd No. 5-8 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. 5-8?
Gs Dd No. 5-8 is owned by LONG-SCOTT CREEKS WD NO 93 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gs Dd No. 5-8 built?
Gs Dd No. 5-8 was completed in 1993, making it 33 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. 5-8?
Gs Dd No. 5-8 serves the following purposes: Debris Control, 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. 5-8?
Gs Dd No. 5-8 has a dam height of 17 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.