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Gs Dd No A-19 is a local government-owned earth dam located in Wetmore, Kansas, along the Spring Creek-TR. The dam, designed by King Engineering, was completed in 1996 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. With a height of 27.8 feet and a length of 550 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 160.3 acre-feet and serves to control debris and reduce flood risks in the area.
Despite being classified as having low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Gs Dd No A-19 has not undergone a condition assessment and is not regularly inspected. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 90 feet and has no outlet gates. While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified, its location in a moderately at-risk area underscores the importance of proactive maintenance and monitoring to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Gs Dd No A-19 an intriguing example of local infrastructure designed to mitigate flooding and debris control along the Spring Creek-TR in Nemaha County, Kansas. The dam's history, design specifications, and risk assessment provide valuable insights into the challenges and strategies involved in managing water resources in a changing climate.
Year_Completed | 1996 |
Dam_Height | 27.8 |
River_Or_Stream | SPRING CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 550 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 7.5 |
Drainage_Area | 0.78 |
Nid_Storage | 160.3 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 28 |
NORTH FORK BIG NEMAHA RIVER AT HUMBOLDT | 18cfs |
DELAWARE R NR MUSCOTAH | 57cfs |
BIG BLUE R AT BARNESTON NEBR | 167cfs |
TURKEY C NR SENECA | 6cfs |
BLACK VERMILLION R NR FRANKFORT | 38cfs |
MISSOURI RIVER AT RULO | 36400cfs |
VERMILLION C NR WAMEGO | 26cfs |