Gs Dd No C-58 (mcdonald)
Gs Dd No C-58 (mcdonald) is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Kansas, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Gs Dd No C-58 (mcdonald)
The primary purpose of Gs Dd No C-58 (mcdonald) 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 27 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/12/2022.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Holton |
| River/Stream | Elk Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.50119, -95.79659 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DELAWARE WJD NO 10 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07229 |
| Federal ID | KS07229 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |