Gs Dd No 63 is a flood risk reduction dam located in Pottawatomie, Kansas, completed in 1991.
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Owned by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Dept. of Agriculture, this earth dam stands at a height of 32.6 feet and has a storage capacity of 361.2 acre-feet. With a normal storage of 66.7 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.24 square miles, the dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
Although Gs Dd No 63 has a low hazard potential, it has been classified as having a moderate risk level. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet and has no outlet gates. With a surface area of 11 acres and a maximum discharge of 1190 cubic feet per second, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. As a key component of the local water management system, Gs Dd No 63 ensures the safety and protection of the surrounding community.
This dam, designed by KING & ASSOCIATES, is subject to state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Even though its condition assessment is not rated, Gs Dd No 63 continues to be a vital infrastructure for mitigating flood risks in the area. With its strategic location and design features, this dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Kansas.
Year Completed |
1991 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
32.6 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Drainage Area |
1.24 |
Nid Storage |
361.2 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
33 |
Big Blue R Nr Manhattan
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396cfs |
Rock C Nr Louisville
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16cfs |
Kansas R At Wamego
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1600cfs |
Kings C Nr Manhattan
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0cfs |
Vermillion C Nr Wamego
|
11cfs |
Kansas R Nr Belvue
|
1440cfs |
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