Dd No 7-27 (Gray) is a local government-owned earth dam located in LeRoy, Kansas, designed by SCS for flood risk reduction along the Long Creek-TR river.
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The dam has a height of 14.3 feet and a storage capacity of 105.9 acre-feet, with a spillway width of 20 feet. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, Dd No 7-27 (Gray) plays a crucial role in protecting the Coffey County community from potential flooding events. The dam was completed with a normal storage capacity of 19.81 acre-feet and a surface area of 7.4 acres, serving a drainage area of 0.2 square miles. While its structural condition has not been rated, the dam is maintained at a low hazard potential level, ensuring the safety of the surrounding areas.
Located within the Kansas City District and overseen by the DCF-0063 state agency, Dd No 7-27 (Gray) stands as a vital infrastructure for flood management in the region. With its strategic location, design, and purpose, the dam exemplifies the importance of water resource management and climate resilience efforts in safeguarding communities from potential natural disasters.
Dam Length |
1100 |
Dam Height |
14.3 |
River Or Stream |
LONG CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.4 |
Drainage Area |
0.2 |
Nid Storage |
105.9 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
14 |
Marais Des Cygnes R At Melvern
|
20cfs |
Neosho R At Burlington
|
1190cfs |
Salt C At Lyndon
|
4cfs |
Marais Des Cygnes R Nr Pomona
|
14cfs |
Hundred And Ten Mile C Nr Quenemo
|
18cfs |
Pottawatomie C Nr Scipio
|
15cfs |