Gs Dd No A-36 (ash) is an earth dam located in Nemaha County, Kansas, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 360 ft long, taller than 74% 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 Gs Dd No A-36 (ash)
The primary purpose of Gs Dd No A-36 (ash) 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 Spring Creek-tr near Wetmore.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 07/02/2018.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Nemaha |
| Nearest City | Wetmore |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.63257, -95.83339 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 877 cfs |
| 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 | 07/02/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07430 |
| Federal ID | KS07430 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |