Jennings Dd No 4
Key Takeaway
Jennings Dd No 4 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 71.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,220 cfs |
| NID ID | KS02407 |
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
SWITZLER CREEK WD NO 63
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Jennings Dd No 4?
Jennings Dd No 4 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 Jennings Dd No 4?
Jennings Dd No 4 is owned by SWITZLER CREEK WD NO 63 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Jennings Dd No 4?
Jennings Dd No 4 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Jennings Dd No 4?
Jennings Dd No 4 has a dam height of 30 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.