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Dd No 7 is a flood risk reduction dam located in Peabody, Kansas, along the Doyle Creek-TR river stream. Constructed in 1987, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and stretches 1400 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 587.8 acre-feet. The dam serves a primary purpose of flood risk reduction and is regulated by the Kansas Dept. of Agriculture, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance.
Despite its low hazard potential, Dd No 7 is considered to have a moderate risk level, rated at a 3 on the risk assessment scale. The dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 100 feet, capable of handling a maximum discharge of 2470 cubic feet per second. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it is designed to withstand potential flood events and protect the surrounding area from water-related emergencies. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Dd No 7 to be an essential piece of infrastructure in managing flood risks and ensuring the safety of the community in Harvey County, Kansas.
Year_Completed | 1987 |
Dam_Height | 28 |
River_Or_Stream | DOYLE CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 1400 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 18.8 |
Drainage_Area | 1.24 |
Nid_Storage | 587.8 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 28 |
GYPSUM C NR GYPSUM | 4cfs |
SOLOMON R NR MINNEAPOLIS | 43cfs |
KANSAS R AT FORT RILEY | 1570cfs |
REPUBLICAN R BL MILFORD DAM | 533cfs |
CHAPMAN C NR CHAPMAN | 23cfs |
KINGS C NR MANHATTAN | 0cfs |
SMOKY HILL R NR MENTOR | 27cfs |