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Gs Dd No A-84 (Circle Sc) is a local government-owned earth dam located in Arrington, Kansas, along the Straight Creek-TR river. Constructed in 1982 by Speaker & King, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and debris control. With a height of 28 feet and a length of 670 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 497.9 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 22.7 acres, draining a 1.56 square mile watershed area.
The dam is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. It has a low hazard potential and its condition is currently not rated. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 165 feet and does not have any outlet gates. Despite its moderate risk assessment level, the dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have an emergency action plan in place.
Located in Jackson County, Kansas, Gs Dd No A-84 (Circle Sc) plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks in the area and protecting the surrounding community from potential hazards. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find this dam to be an interesting case study in local flood risk reduction efforts and the importance of maintaining and monitoring critical infrastructure for the safety and well-being of communities.
Year_Completed | 1982 |
Dam_Height | 28 |
River_Or_Stream | STRAIGHT CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 670 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 22.7 |
Drainage_Area | 1.56 |
Nid_Storage | 497.9 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 28 |
NEOSHO R NR AMERICUS | 323cfs |
BIG BULL C NR EDGERTON | 12cfs |
DRAGOON C NR BURLINGAME | 37cfs |
POTTAWATOMIE C AT LANE | 2830cfs |
KILL C AT 95 ST NR DESOTO | 76cfs |
WAKARUSA R NR RICHLAND | 239cfs |
WAKARUSA R NR LAWRENCE | 56cfs |