Gs Dd No F-23

DELAWARE RIVER-TR· Jefferson, Kansas· Built 1986· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Debris Control Local Government

Key Takeaway

Gs Dd No F-23 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 50.5% in KS)
Dam Length555 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage93 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,198 cfs
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)
NID IDKS07288

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
State Regulated: No
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 F-23?

Gs Dd No F-23 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 F-23?

Gs Dd No F-23 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 F-23 built?

Gs Dd No F-23 was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 F-23?

Gs Dd No F-23 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 F-23?

Gs Dd No F-23 has a dam height of 26 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.

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.