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DD NO 8-32

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Unlisted/Unknown Dam Tauy Creek-Tr
April 3, 2025


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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
       

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