Mpd No 34(Goodman Dam)
Key Takeaway
Mpd No 34(Goodman Dam) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 95.8% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,680 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 356 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,662 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07452 |
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
WET WALNUT CREEK WJD NO 58
Local Government
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Mpd No 34(Goodman Dam)?
Mpd No 34(Goodman Dam) 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 Mpd No 34(Goodman Dam)?
Mpd No 34(Goodman Dam) is owned by WET WALNUT CREEK WJD NO 58 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mpd No 34(Goodman Dam) built?
Mpd No 34(Goodman Dam) was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Mpd No 34(Goodman Dam)?
Mpd No 34(Goodman Dam) serves the following purposes: Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mpd No 34(Goodman Dam)?
Mpd No 34(Goodman Dam) has a dam height of 45 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 Mpd No 34(Goodman Dam) last inspected?
Mpd No 34(Goodman Dam) was last inspected on December 9, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.