Gs Dd No B-8 (Gc 1a)

LITTLE GRASSHOPPER CREEK-TR· Atchison, Kansas· Built 2000· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Debris Control Water Supply Local Government

Key Takeaway

Gs Dd No B-8 (Gc 1a) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is debris control.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 46.5% in KS)
Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage255 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,298 cfs
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)
NID IDKS07876

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: August 9, 2000
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

DELAWARE WJD NO 10

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Gs Dd No B-8 (Gc 1a)?

Gs Dd No B-8 (Gc 1a) 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-8 (Gc 1a)?

Gs Dd No B-8 (Gc 1a) is owned by DELAWARE WJD NO 10 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Gs Dd No B-8 (Gc 1a) built?

Gs Dd No B-8 (Gc 1a) was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 B-8 (Gc 1a)?

Gs Dd No B-8 (Gc 1a) serves the following purposes: Debris Control, Water Supply. 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-8 (Gc 1a)?

Gs Dd No B-8 (Gc 1a) has a dam height of 25 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-8 (Gc 1a) last inspected?

Gs Dd No B-8 (Gc 1a) was last inspected on August 9, 2000. 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.