Located in Valley Falls, Kansas, the Gs Dd No C-117 (Utz G.S.) dam serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along the Elk Creek-TR river or stream.
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Designed by Speaker & King and completed in 1981, this earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and spans 640 feet in length. With a normal storage capacity of 33.3 acre-feet, the dam plays a vital role in controlling debris and reducing the risk of flooding in the area.
Owned by the local government and with no state jurisdiction or regulation, the Gs Dd No C-117 dam is classified as having low hazard potential. Despite being ungraded in terms of condition assessment, the dam has a moderate risk rating of 3, indicating the need for continued monitoring and potential risk management measures. Additionally, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 85 feet, serving as a key component in managing water flow during peak discharge events.
As a key flood risk reduction structure in Jackson County, Kansas, the Gs Dd No C-117 (Utz G.S.) dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding. With its strategic location and design features, the dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
640 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
ELK CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.8 |
Drainage Area |
0.28 |
Nid Storage |
121 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
19 |
Delaware R Nr Muscotah
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49cfs |
Stranger C Nr Potter
|
199cfs |
Soldier C Nr Delia
|
3cfs |
Delaware R Bl Perry Dam
|
100cfs |
Soldier C Nr Topeka
|
3cfs |
Kansas R At Topeka
|
1820cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Geremy's Point
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Main Camp Site
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God's Country
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Banner Creek
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