Dd No 2-32
Dd No 2-32 is an earth dam located in Hodgeman County, Kansas, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dd No 2-32
The primary purpose of Dd No 2-32 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 Pawnee Wjd No 81 (local government). It impounds the Dry Creek near Hanston.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 2,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 39 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,850 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 18 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 years old.
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.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Hodgeman |
| Nearest City | Hanston |
| River/Stream | Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.17953, -99.86290 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,850 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,850 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | PAWNEE WJD NO 81 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07216 |
| Federal ID | KS07216 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |