Gs Dd No 63
Key Takeaway
Gs Dd No 63 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 | 33 ft (taller than 81.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 361 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,190 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07481 |
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
ROCK CREEK WD NO 45
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Gs Dd No 63?
Gs Dd No 63 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 63?
Gs Dd No 63 is owned by ROCK CREEK WD NO 45 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gs Dd No 63 built?
Gs Dd No 63 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 63?
Gs Dd No 63 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 63?
Gs Dd No 63 has a dam height of 33 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.