Gsd No 12
Gsd No 12 is an earth dam located in Brown County, Kansas, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Gsd No 12
The primary purpose of Gsd No 12 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 Walnut Creek Wd No 1 (local government). It impounds the Euchre Creek-tr near Padonia.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 338 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/10/2021.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Brown |
| Nearest City | Padonia |
| River/Stream | Euchre Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.87144, -95.54245 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 338 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 338 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,003 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WALNUT CREEK WD NO 1 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/10/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02037 |
| Federal ID | KS02037 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |