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Gs Dd No 4-20c is a local government-owned earth dam located in Brown, Kansas, along Roy's Creek-TR. Constructed in 1989 by King & Associates, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction in the area. With a height of 28 feet and a length of 510 feet, the dam has a NID storage capacity of 96.51 acre-feet, providing crucial protection for the surrounding community.
Although the hazard potential of Gs Dd No 4-20c is rated as low, the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk (3). Despite not being regulated or inspected by the state, this dam plays a vital role in mitigating potential flood damage in the region. With a spillway width of 71 feet and no outlet gates, the dam is designed to handle uncontrolled overflow events while maintaining structural integrity.
Even though the condition of Gs Dd No 4-20c is not rated, its risk management measures and emergency action plans are not specified. As a key component in the local flood risk reduction strategy, this dam exemplifies the importance of proactive infrastructure in safeguarding water resources and communities against the impacts of climate change.
Year_Completed | 1989 |
Dam_Height | 28 |
River_Or_Stream | ROY'S CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 510 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 3.98 |
Drainage_Area | 0.25 |
Nid_Storage | 96.51 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 28 |
MISSOURI RIVER AT ST. JOSEPH | 37400cfs |
NODAWAY RIVER NEAR GRAHAM | 246cfs |
PLATTE RIVER AT SHARPS STATION | 345cfs |
STRANGER C NR POTTER | 199cfs |
NORTH FORK BIG NEMAHA RIVER AT HUMBOLDT | 15cfs |
NODAWAY RIVER NEAR BURLINGTON JCT | 198cfs |
DELAWARE R NR MUSCOTAH | 45cfs |