Dd No 4a
Dd No 4a is an earth dam located in Marion County, Kansas, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dd No 4a
The primary purpose of Dd No 4a 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 Doyle Creek Wjd No 86 (local government). It impounds the Doyle Creek-tr near Peabody.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,780 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 743 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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 12/06/1995. That was over 30 years ago.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Marion |
| Nearest City | Peabody |
| River/Stream | Doyle Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.14037, -97.10080 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,780 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 743 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 743 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,240 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DOYLE CREEK WJD NO 86 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/06/1995 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS09116 |
| Federal ID | KS09116 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |