Gs Dd No D-40
Key Takeaway
Gs Dd No D-40 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 90.5% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 662 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,496 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2007 |
| NID ID | KS07274 |
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
DELAWARE WJD NO 10
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Gs Dd No D-40?
Gs Dd No D-40 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 D-40?
Gs Dd No D-40 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 D-40 built?
Gs Dd No D-40 was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 D-40?
Gs Dd No D-40 serves the following purposes: 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 D-40?
Gs Dd No D-40 has a dam height of 38 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.