Dd No 7-22
Dd No 7-22 is an earth dam located in Finney County, Kansas, built in 2001. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Dd No 7-22
The primary purpose of Dd No 7-22 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 Pawnee River near Burdett.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 77 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,049 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 62 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/07/2022.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Finney |
| Nearest City | Burdett |
| River/Stream | Pawnee River |
| Coordinates | 38.03425, -100.50156 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,049 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,049 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 322 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 77 acres |
| Drainage Area | 62 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,034 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | PAWNEE WJD NO 81 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07921 |
| Federal ID | KS07921 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |