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Unlisted/Unknown Dam Grasshopper Creek-Tr
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Dd Vi, also known as Little Delaware Mission Creek FRS 6, is a flood risk reduction structure located in Horton, Kansas. Owned by the local government, this dam is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and designed by the USDA NRCS. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, Dd Vi is an earth dam with a height of 38 feet and a hydraulic height of 35 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 620 acre-feet.

Situated on Grasshopper Creek-TR, Dd Vi has a spillway width of 130 feet and covers a surface area of 14.94 acres with a drainage area of 2.33 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition is currently not rated. With no outlet gates and a lack of information on its construction year, Dd Vi is an essential structure for managing water resources in the area, showcasing the importance of effective flood risk reduction measures in the face of changing climate conditions.

Although lacking certain details such as inspection dates and emergency action plan status, Dd Vi serves as a vital component of the local water management infrastructure in Brown County, Kansas. With its role in reducing flood risks and protecting the surrounding community, this dam exemplifies the ongoing efforts to safeguard water resources and adapt to the challenges of a changing climate.

Dam_Height 38
River_Or_Stream GRASSHOPPER CREEK-TR
Dam_Length 850
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 14.94
Hydraulic_Height 35
Drainage_Area 2.33
Nid_Storage 620
Structural_Height 38
Outlet_Gates None
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Unlisted/Unknown
Nid_Height 38
       

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