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Gs Dd No 7-34 is a local government-owned earth dam in Douglas County, Kansas, designed by King Engineering. This dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and debris control, with a height of 30 feet and a length of 1013 feet. It has a storage capacity of 297.5 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.6 square miles, providing vital protection to the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Located in the Tulsa District and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Gs Dd No 7-34 has a low hazard potential and is currently in a not rated condition. With a maximum discharge of 938.1 cubic feet per second and a normal storage capacity of 78.8 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. While it has not been inspected recently, the dam is equipped with spillway capacity and outlet gates for efficient water release in case of emergency situations.
Despite not having an Emergency Action Plan prepared or updated, Gs Dd No 7-34 meets regulatory guidelines and continues to be an essential structure for flood risk mitigation in the area. Its strategic location and design elements make it a valuable asset in the management of water resources and climate-related challenges in Douglas County, Kansas.
Dam_Height | 30 |
Dam_Length | 1013 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 11 |
Drainage_Area | 0.6 |
Nid_Storage | 297.5 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 30 |
VERDIGRIS R AT INDEPENDENCE | 177cfs |
L OSAGE R AT FULTON | 77cfs |
MARMATON R NR UNIONTOWN | 35cfs |
MARMATON R NR MARMATON | 194cfs |
POTTAWATOMIE C NR SCIPIO | 15cfs |
MARAIS DES CYGNES R AT LA CYGNE | 475cfs |
LABETTE C NR OSWEGO | 25cfs |