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Dd No A-15, located in Goff, Kansas, is a crucial structure designed for flood risk reduction along the Spring Creek-TR river. Completed in 2005, this earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet and spans a length of 800 feet, providing a storage capacity of 119.8 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 32.8 acre-feet, the dam plays a significant role in managing floodwaters and debris control in the area.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Dd No A-15 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam has a spillway width of 50 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 744 cfs, making it equipped to handle significant water flow during flood events. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the structure is deemed to play a critical role in mitigating flood hazards in the region.
Despite not being rated for its condition assessment, Dd No A-15 remains a key element in the flood risk reduction strategy for Nemaha County, Kansas. With its strategic location and design features, this dam continues to be a vital asset in protecting the local community and environment from the impacts of extreme weather events and water resource challenges.
Year_Completed | 2005 |
Dam_Height | 33 |
River_Or_Stream | SPRING CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 800 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 5.1 |
Drainage_Area | 0.35 |
Nid_Storage | 119.8 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | Significant |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 33 |
NORTH FORK BIG NEMAHA RIVER AT HUMBOLDT | 56cfs |
TARKIO RIVER AT FAIRFAX MO | 266cfs |
ROCK C NR LOUISVILLE | 16cfs |
LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER AT AUBURN | 107cfs |
BIG NEMAHA RIVER AT FALLS CITY | 2130cfs |
VERMILLION C NR WAMEGO | 2270cfs |
DELAWARE R NR MUSCOTAH | 1830cfs |