Gs Dd No B-29

SOUTH CREEK-TR· Atchison, Kansas· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Debris Control Local Government

Key Takeaway

Gs Dd No B-29 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 62.6% in KS)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage126 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge500 cfs
NID IDKS09170

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: February 6, 2001
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

DELAWARE WJD NO 10

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Gs Dd No B-29?

Gs Dd No B-29 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 B-29?

Gs Dd No B-29 is owned by DELAWARE WJD NO 10 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Gs Dd No B-29?

Gs Dd No B-29 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 B-29?

Gs Dd No B-29 has a dam height of 28 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 B-29 last inspected?

Gs Dd No B-29 was last inspected on February 6, 2001. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.