Gs Dd No G-2

Gs Dd No G-2 is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Kansas, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Gs Dd No G-2

The primary purpose of Gs Dd No G-2 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 Slough Creek-tr near Valley Falls.

The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/29/2008. That was over 17 years ago.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateKansas
CountyJefferson
Nearest CityValley Falls
River/StreamSlough Creek-tr
Coordinates39.20591, -95.24275

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage84 acre-ft
Max Storage84 acre-ft
Normal Storage16 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge848 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerDELAWARE WJD NO 10
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Last Inspection10/29/2008
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDKS07838
Federal IDKS07838
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams