Gs Dd No 75 is a local government-owned dam located in Pottawatomie, Kansas, with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Constructed in 1994, this earth dam stands at a height of 35.8 feet and has a length of 700 feet, providing a storage capacity of 236.2 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Rock Creek-TR and serves the city of FLUSH, with a drainage area of 0.83 square miles.
Managed by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Gs Dd No 75 has a low hazard potential and is not currently rated for its condition assessment. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks an emergency action plan. With a controlled spillway width of 50 feet, the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 1475 cubic feet per second. Although it is not regulated by the US Army Corps of Engineers, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1994 |
Dam Length |
700 |
Dam Height |
35.8 |
River Or Stream |
ROCK CREEK-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
0.83 |
Nid Storage |
236.2 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
36 |
Rock C Nr Louisville
|
16cfs |
Vermillion C Nr Wamego
|
11cfs |
Big Blue R Nr Manhattan
|
396cfs |
Kansas R At Wamego
|
1600cfs |
Kansas R Nr Belvue
|
1440cfs |
Kings C Nr Manhattan
|
0cfs |