Gsdd B-16 (Gc Gs 28b) is a flood risk reduction structure located in Atchison, Kansas, near the city of ARRINGTON.
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Built in 1997, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and spans a length of 750 feet. It serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, with additional functions including debris control. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 57 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 1252 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Kansas Dept. of Agriculture, Gsdd B-16 is classified as having low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite its critical role in managing water resources in the area, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "not rated". The structure does not have outlet gates and features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet.
With its strategic location along the Coal Creek-TR river, Gsdd B-16 plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding communities from potential water-related disasters. As climate change continues to impact the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, structures like Gsdd B-16 become increasingly vital in ensuring the resilience of water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1997 |
Dam Length |
750 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
COAL CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Drainage Area |
0.75 |
Nid Storage |
311 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
31 |
Delaware R Nr Muscotah
|
52cfs |
Stranger C Nr Potter
|
199cfs |
Delaware R Bl Perry Dam
|
107cfs |
Kansas R At Lecompton
|
1930cfs |
Soldier C Nr Topeka
|
4cfs |
Kansas R At Topeka
|
1770cfs |