Dd No 7-26
Dd No 7-26 is a rockfill dam located in Douglas County, Kansas, built in 2001. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dd No 7-26
The primary purpose of Dd No 7-26 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 Tauy Creek Wjd No 82 (private). It impounds the West Fork Tauy Creek-tr.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,410 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/29/2023.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Kansas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Douglas |
| River/Stream | West Fork Tauy Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.79745, -95.26719 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,410 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,410 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,832 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TAUY CREEK WJD NO 82 |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/29/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07896 |
| Federal ID | KS07896 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |