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Gs Dd No D-30, located in Anderson County, Kansas, is a local government-owned dam designed for flood risk reduction purposes. This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 24 feet and spans a length of 640 feet, with a storage capacity of 222 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is debris control and flood risk reduction, serving to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Gs Dd No D-30 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and overall safety. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," the dam is equipped with outlet gates and has a normal storage capacity of 34.8 acre-feet. Despite not having a designated spillway type or width, the dam is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 1028 cubic feet per second, providing crucial flood protection for the local community.
While the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks a formal Emergency Action Plan (EAP), Gs Dd No D-30 remains a key component of the flood management infrastructure in Anderson County. With its strategic location and vital role in reducing flood risks, this dam serves as a critical asset in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential water-related disasters.
Dam_Height | 24 |
Dam_Length | 640 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 7.75 |
Drainage_Area | 0.42 |
Nid_Storage | 222 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 24 |
BIG NEMAHA RIVER AT FALLS CITY | 2130cfs |
NODAWAY RIVER NEAR GRAHAM | 732cfs |
ONE HUNDRED AND TWO RIVER AT MARYVILLE | 1780cfs |
NORTH FORK BIG NEMAHA RIVER AT HUMBOLDT | 56cfs |
LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER AT AUBURN | 107cfs |
TARKIO RIVER AT FAIRFAX MO | 266cfs |
DELAWARE R NR MUSCOTAH | 1830cfs |