Dd No 8
Dd No 8 is a dam located in Hamilton County, Kansas, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dd No 8
The primary purpose of Dd No 8 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Elston, John (private). It impounds the Arkansas River-tr near Kendall.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 760 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | Kendall |
| River/Stream | Arkansas River-tr |
| Coordinates | 37.92506, -101.68377 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 760 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 760 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | ELSTON, JOHN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS00832 |
| Federal ID | KS00832 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |