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Dd No A-63 is a flood risk reduction structure located in Jackson County, Kansas, along Spring Creek. Built in 2001, this earth dam stands at a height of 26.7 feet and has a length of 495 feet, providing a storage capacity of 138.9 acre-feet for debris control and flood risk reduction purposes. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, Dd No A-63 plays a crucial role in mitigating potential flood risks in the area.
Owned and operated by the local government, this dam is not regulated by the state and does not require permitting, inspection, or enforcement. The structure features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 60 feet and has a maximum discharge capacity of 1003.9 cubic feet per second. While the dam has not been assessed for condition or emergency action plan preparedness, its risk management measures are currently unspecified.
Located in a rural area near Hwy 75, Dd No A-63 serves as a vital component of the flood control infrastructure in the region. With its strategic placement and design specifications, this dam contributes to the overall resilience of the water resource system in Jackson County, Kansas, protecting communities and infrastructure from potential flood events along Spring Creek.
Year_Completed | 2001 |
Dam_Height | 26.7 |
River_Or_Stream | SPRING CREEK |
Dam_Length | 495 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 4.6 |
Drainage_Area | 0.63 |
Nid_Storage | 138.9 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 27 |
TARKIO RIVER AT FAIRFAX MO | 62cfs |
NORTH FORK BIG NEMAHA RIVER AT HUMBOLDT | 37cfs |
DELAWARE R NR MUSCOTAH | 75cfs |
NODAWAY RIVER NEAR BURLINGTON JCT | 213cfs |
NODAWAY RIVER NEAR GRAHAM | 237cfs |
LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER AT AUBURN | 72cfs |
TURKEY C NR SENECA | 10cfs |