Dd No 7-12 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Dd No 7-12 is a local government-owned dam located in Burdett, Kansas, along the Pawnee River.
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Summary
The dam, designed by USDA-SCS, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, with a dam height of 36 feet and a length of 3800 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 4674 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 480 acre-feet and a surface area of 76 acres. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, with a condition assessment that is currently not rated.
The dam is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and undergoes state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. It is situated in a region with a drainage area of 46.55 square miles and is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 450 feet. The dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have outlet gates. While the dam has not been assessed for Emergency Action Plan preparedness, it meets state regulatory guidelines and has not had any inundation maps prepared. Overall, Dd No 7-12 presents a significant asset for flood risk reduction in the area, but requires continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality.
Dam Length |
3800 |
Dam Height |
36 |
River Or Stream |
PAWNEE RIVER-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
76 |
Drainage Area |
46.55 |
Nid Storage |
4674 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
36 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Dd No 7-12