Gsd No B-45 (Gc 8)
Key Takeaway
Gsd No B-45 (Gc 8) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 67.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 795 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,261 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | KS05440 |
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 Gsd No B-45 (Gc 8)?
Gsd No B-45 (Gc 8) 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 Gsd No B-45 (Gc 8)?
Gsd No B-45 (Gc 8) is owned by DELAWARE WJD NO 10 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gsd No B-45 (Gc 8) built?
Gsd No B-45 (Gc 8) was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Gsd No B-45 (Gc 8)?
Gsd No B-45 (Gc 8) 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 Gsd No B-45 (Gc 8)?
Gsd No B-45 (Gc 8) has a dam height of 29 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.