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DD NO 22

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Unlisted/Unknown Dam
May 2, 2025


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Dd No 22 is a local government-owned dam in Greenwood County, Kansas, designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction. With a dam height of 35.5 feet and a length of 1600 feet, this Earth-type structure has a storage capacity of 588.7 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.43 square miles. The dam is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and is classified as having a low hazard potential.

Despite being labeled as having a low hazard potential, Dd No 22 is considered to have a moderate risk level, with a risk assessment rating of 3. Although the condition of the dam is not rated, regular inspections and enforcement by state agencies ensure its safety and functionality for flood risk reduction purposes. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet and no outlet gates, serving its primary purpose effectively in the region.

Dd No 22, situated in a rural area with no associated structures or nearby water sources, provides essential flood risk reduction benefits to the local community. With its design and construction overseen by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for managing water resources in Kansas and highlights the collaborative efforts between federal and state agencies in enhancing climate resilience in the region.

Dam_Height 35.5
Dam_Length 1600
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 13.4
Drainage_Area 1.43
Nid_Storage 588.7
Outlet_Gates None
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Unlisted/Unknown
Nid_Height 36
       

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