Dd No G-3 (merrill) is a dam located in Anderson County, Kansas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 580 ft long, taller than 83% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Dd No G-3 (merrill)
The primary purpose of Dd No G-3 (merrill) 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 Pottawatomie Creek Wjd No 90 (local government). It impounds the South Fork Pottawatomie Creek-tr near Greeley.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/01/2021.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Anderson |
| Nearest City | Greeley |
| River/Stream | South Fork Pottawatomie Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.25496, -95.25995 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 602 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Pottawatomie Creek Wjd No 90 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS04433 |
| Federal ID | KS04433 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |