Dd No 7-34a Wehkamp Reservoir Report
Nearby: Dd No 7-22 Dd No 7-4 (Doll North)
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Dd No 7-34a Wehkamp is a local government-owned earth dam located in Burdett, Kansas, along the Pawnee River.
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Summary
Built in 1974 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, with a hydraulic height of 29 feet and a structural height of 32 feet. It has a length of 1100 feet and a storage capacity of 2008 acre-feet.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Dd No 7-34a Wehkamp is considered to have a moderate risk level. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 200 feet and has not been rated for its condition. The emergency action plan for this dam has not been prepared, and there is no recent inspection data available.
Located in Finney County, Kansas, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area. With its design by the USDA NRCS, Dd No 7-34a Wehkamp stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between local governments and federal agencies in ensuring water resource management and climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
1100 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
PAWNEE RIVER-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
24.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Nid Storage |
2008 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Dd No 7-34a Wehkamp