Dd No 12-4 is a local government-owned dam located in Severance, Kansas, designed by Speaker & King and completed in 1984.
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Humidity
This earth-type dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Wolf River-TR stream. With a height of 41 feet and a length of 500 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 121.7 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 60.3 acre-feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in a not rated condition assessment.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Dd No 12-4 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam has a spillway width of 60 feet and is classified as uncontrolled. Despite being a local-level structure, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the Brown County area of Kansas. With a moderate risk level (3) identified, it is essential for ongoing risk management measures to be implemented for the continued safety and effectiveness of the dam.
Year Completed |
1984 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
41 |
River Or Stream |
WOLF RIVER-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.89 |
Drainage Area |
0.21 |
Nid Storage |
121.7 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
41 |
Delaware R Nr Muscotah
|
34cfs |
Stranger C Nr Potter
|
199cfs |
Missouri River At Rulo
|
26600cfs |
Big Nemaha River At Falls City
|
310cfs |
Missouri River At St. Joseph
|
27600cfs |
Platte River Near Agency
|
77cfs |