Gs Dd 31-13

Gs Dd 31-13 is an earth dam located in Nemaha County, Kansas, built in 1992. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Gs Dd 31-13

The primary purpose of Gs Dd 31-13 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 Nemaha-brown Wjd No 7 (local government). It impounds the Webster Creek-tr near Whiting.

The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 879 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/28/2019.

At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.

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Significant Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateKansas
CountyNemaha
Nearest CityWhiting
River/StreamWebster Creek-tr
Coordinates39.87870, -95.79867

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length1,100 ft
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage879 acre-ft
Max Storage879 acre-ft
Normal Storage144 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,645 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerNEMAHA-BROWN WJD NO 7
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Last Inspection05/28/2019
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDKS07437
Federal IDKS07437
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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