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Gs Dd No 11-14 is a local government-owned dam located in Nemaha, Kansas, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Completed in 1991, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 31 feet and spans a length of 825 feet. With a storage capacity of 234.9 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.52 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in debris control and flood risk mitigation in the area.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Gs Dd No 11-14 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet and has no outlet gates. While the risk assessment for the dam is moderate, there are no specific risk management measures or emergency action plans in place, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the structure in the face of changing climate conditions.
Situated within the Kansas City District and regulated by the state, Gs Dd No 11-14 serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood control and water resource management in the region. With its strategic location and design specifications, the dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding communities from potential flood events, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management practices for climate resilience in the area.
Year_Completed | 1991 |
Dam_Height | 31 |
Dam_Length | 825 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 9.2 |
Drainage_Area | 0.52 |
Nid_Storage | 234.9 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 31 |
POTTAWATOMIE C NR SCIPIO | 15cfs |
VERDIGRIS R NR VIRGIL | 30cfs |
OTTER C AT CLIMAX | 12cfs |
VERDIGRIS R AT INDEPENDENCE | 177cfs |
LABETTE C NR OSWEGO | 25cfs |
ELK R AT ELK FALLS | 69cfs |
NEOSHO R NR IOLA | 419cfs |