Dd No 27-31 (Scoby) is a local government-owned dam located on the Delaware River in Brown, Kansas, completed in 1981 for flood risk reduction purposes.
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Designed by Novak & Lay, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet with a length of 850 feet, providing a storage capacity of 197.6 acre-feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and is not currently rated for its condition.
Despite being last inspected in 1994, with no inspection frequency specified, Dd No 27-31 (Scoby) is regulated, permitted, and inspected by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 60 feet and a maximum discharge of 1973 cubic feet per second. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the dam does not have an emergency action plan in place, posing potential challenges in the event of a flood or other emergency situation. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a noteworthy structure in the management of flood risks along the Delaware River.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
850 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
DELAWARE RIVER -TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.18 |
Nid Storage |
197.6 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
Big Nemaha River At Falls City
|
310cfs |
Turkey C Nr Seneca
|
15cfs |
North Fork Big Nemaha River At Humboldt
|
67cfs |
Missouri River At Rulo
|
28600cfs |
Delaware R Nr Muscotah
|
37cfs |
Black Vermillion R Nr Frankfort
|
45cfs |