Gs Dd No C-88 (gs-28a)
Gs Dd No C-88 (gs-28a) is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Kansas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gs Dd No C-88 (gs-28a)
The primary purpose of Gs Dd No C-88 (gs-28a) 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 Delaware Wjd No 10 (local government). It impounds the Elk Creek-tr near Holton.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 206 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/28/2017.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Holton |
| River/Stream | Elk Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.49779, -95.73412 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DELAWARE WJD NO 10 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 02/28/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07737 |
| Federal ID | KS07737 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |