Gs Dd No C-127 is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Kansas, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 169 ft169 ft tall and 700 ft long, taller than 99% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against the Statue of Liberty, 305 ft ground to torch; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Gs Dd No C-127
The primary purpose of Gs Dd No C-127 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 Circleville.
The dam stands 169 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 101 acre-feet. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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 11/07/1995. That was over 30 years ago.
At 169 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Circleville |
| River/Stream | Elk Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.55354, -95.91057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 169 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Max Discharge | 418 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Delaware Wjd No 10 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/1995 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09094 |
| Federal ID | KS09094 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |