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Dd No 8-32, located in Douglas County, Kansas, is a local government-owned earth dam constructed in 2006 for flood risk reduction along the Tauy Creek-TR. Standing at a height of 38.8 feet and a length of 862 feet, this dam serves a primary purpose of flood risk reduction with a storage capacity of 1063 acre-feet. The dam has a spillway width of 100 feet and is designed with an uncontrolled spillway type to manage excess water during high flow events.
With a hazard potential rated as high and a satisfactory condition assessment, Dd No 8-32 is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, ensuring that state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements are met. The dam has a moderate risk assessment score of 3 and is subject to regular inspections every 3 years to assess its overall safety and functionality. This structure plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events, highlighting the importance of effective water resource management in mitigating climate-related risks.
Year_Completed | 2006 |
Dam_Height | 38.8 |
River_Or_Stream | TAUY CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 862 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 19.5 |
Drainage_Area | 2.21 |
Nid_Storage | 1063 |
Outlet_Gates | None |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 39 |
LITTLE NEMAHA RIVER AT AUBURN | 107cfs |
NORTH FORK BIG NEMAHA RIVER AT HUMBOLDT | 56cfs |
ONE HUNDRED AND TWO RIVER AT MARYVILLE | 1780cfs |
TARKIO RIVER AT FAIRFAX MO | 266cfs |
DELAWARE R NR MUSCOTAH | 1830cfs |
BIG NEMAHA RIVER AT FALLS CITY | 2130cfs |
NODAWAY RIVER NEAR GRAHAM | 732cfs |