Gs Dd No G-44 (Sailor) is a local government-owned earth dam located in Perry, Kansas, along the Delaware River.
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Built in 1981 by designers Speaker & King, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction in the area. With a height of 35.3 feet and a length of 900 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 116.5 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 38.9 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 5.33 acres.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, Gs Dd No G-44 (Sailor) is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and is not equipped with outlet gates. It is situated in close proximity to the Kansas City District, under the jurisdiction of Representative Steven C. Watkins, Jr. The dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," with no Emergency Action Plan in place.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Gs Dd No G-44 (Sailor) an intriguing structure due to its unique design and vital role in flood risk reduction for the Jefferson County area. The dam's location on the Delaware River and its capacity for storing water make it a key component of the local water management system. As it continues to be regulated and inspected by state authorities, the dam serves as a critical infrastructure for protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
900 |
Dam Height |
35.3 |
River Or Stream |
DELAWARE RIVER-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.33 |
Drainage Area |
0.26 |
Nid Storage |
116.5 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
35 |
Delaware R Bl Perry Dam
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107cfs |
Kansas R At Lecompton
|
1930cfs |
Kansas R At Topeka
|
1770cfs |
Wakarusa R Nr Lawrence
|
9cfs |
Soldier C Nr Topeka
|
4cfs |
Stranger C Nr Tonganoxie
|
18cfs |