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DD NO 7

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Unlisted/Unknown Dam Doyle Creek-Tr
May 2, 2025


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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
       

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