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Dd No 6-10, located in Greenwood County, Kansas, is a flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1983. This earth dam, with a height of 47 feet and a length of 1200 feet, serves to control the flow of the Kelly Branch Creek, providing a storage capacity of 1578.6 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 26.5 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment due to its location and the surrounding drainage area of 4.86 square miles.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Dd No 6-10 has no associated structures and operates primarily for flood risk reduction purposes. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 165 feet, capable of discharging up to 4493 cubic feet per second. While the dam is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, it is subject to state inspections, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its functionality and safety for the community.
With its critical role in mitigating flood risks in the area, Dd No 6-10 stands as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in Greenwood County. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize the importance of these structures in safeguarding communities against natural disasters and ensuring the sustainable utilization of water resources in the region.
Year_Completed | 1983 |
Dam_Height | 47 |
River_Or_Stream | KELLY BRANCH CREEK |
Dam_Length | 1200 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 26.5 |
Drainage_Area | 4.86 |
Nid_Storage | 1578.6 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 47 |
COTTONWOOD R NR PLYMOUTH | 208cfs |
NEOSHO R NR AMERICUS | 71cfs |
SALT CREEK AT ROCA | 6cfs |
NISHNABOTNA RIVER ABOVE HAMBURG | 949cfs |
DRAGOON C NR BURLINGAME | 13cfs |
HUNDRED AND TEN MILE C NR QUENEMO | 15cfs |
MISSOURI RIVER AT NEBRASKA CITY | 35100cfs |