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Dd No 33 is a local government-owned dam located in Greenwood County, Kansas, with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. The dam, classified as an Earth dam with a height of 25 feet and a length of 720 feet, provides storage of up to 400 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 7.5 acres. It has a drainage area of 1.3 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 1361 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Dd No 33 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated in terms of condition assessment. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam meets guidelines for emergency action plans, but specific measures for risk management and inundation maps remain unaddressed.
Overall, Dd No 33 serves as a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region, showcasing the collaboration between local government agencies and federal entities like the Natural Resources Conservation Service in ensuring water resource management and climate resilience. With its strategic location and design features, the dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding communities from potential flood events, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and risk mitigation strategies for sustainable water resource management in the area.
Dam_Height | 25 |
Dam_Length | 720 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 7.5 |
Drainage_Area | 1.3 |
Nid_Storage | 400 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 25 |
NEOSHO R AT BURLINGTON | 438cfs |
COTTONWOOD R NR FLORENCE | 52cfs |
VERDIGRIS R NR VIRGIL | 27cfs |
OTTER C AT CLIMAX | 13cfs |
ELK R AT ELK FALLS | 87cfs |
VERDIGRIS R AT INDEPENDENCE | 173cfs |
CEDAR C NR CEDAR POINT | 23cfs |