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Dd No 3-29 is a flood risk reduction dam located in Brown County, Kansas, along Roy's Creek. Built in 1984, this earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and stretches 610 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 67 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Dd No 3-29 is flood risk reduction, serving to protect the surrounding area from potential inundation during heavy rainfall events.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Dd No 3-29 has been deemed to have a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 43 feet, and no outlet gates. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and functionality in mitigating flood risks in the region.
Enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate adaptation in Kansas may find Dd No 3-29 to be a significant infrastructure project worth studying. With its strategic location in the Rock Island District and its vital role in flood risk reduction along Roy's Creek, this dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable water management practices in safeguarding communities against the impacts of extreme weather events and climate change.
Year_Completed | 1984 |
Dam_Height | 34 |
River_Or_Stream | ROY'S CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 610 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 3.9 |
Drainage_Area | 0.16 |
Nid_Storage | 67 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 34 |
DELAWARE R BL PERRY DAM | 143cfs |
MARAIS DES CYGNES R AT MELVERN | 24cfs |
BIG BULL C NR EDGERTON | 4cfs |
L BULL C NR SPRING HILL | 4cfs |
SOLDIER C NR TOPEKA | 41cfs |
POTTAWATOMIE C AT LANE | 85cfs |
STRANGER C NR TONGANOXIE | 64cfs |