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Gs Dd No C-65 (Griffith) is a local government-owned earth dam located in HOLTON, Kansas, specifically on BANNER CREEK-TR. Designed by SPEAKER & KING, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, with additional purposes including debris control. Completed in 1997, the dam has a height of 25 feet and a length of 470 feet, providing a storage capacity of 70.6 acre-feet and a surface area of 3.2 acres.
With a hazard potential rated as low and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," Gs Dd No C-65 (Griffith) is considered to have a moderate risk level (3). The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet and does not have outlet gates. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been inspected recently, with no set inspection frequency mentioned in the data. Additionally, there is no specific information available regarding emergency action plans, risk management measures, or inundation maps for the dam.
Overall, Gs Dd No C-65 (Griffith) plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction in the Jackson County, Kansas area, safeguarding the surrounding community from potential water-related disasters. However, further attention and assessment may be needed to ensure the continued safety and effectiveness of this important water resource infrastructure.
Year_Completed | 1997 |
Dam_Height | 25 |
River_Or_Stream | BANNER CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 470 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 3.2 |
Drainage_Area | 0.21 |
Nid_Storage | 70.6 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 25 |
LABETTE C NR OSWEGO | 25cfs |
OTTER C AT CLIMAX | 12cfs |
VERDIGRIS R AT INDEPENDENCE | 177cfs |
NEOSHO R NR IOLA | 419cfs |
VERDIGRIS R NR VIRGIL | 30cfs |
POTTAWATOMIE C NR SCIPIO | 15cfs |
ELK R AT ELK FALLS | 69cfs |