Dd No 8-5

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKansas
CountyDouglas
Nearest CityOTTAWA
River/StreamTAUY CREEK-TR
Coordinates38.78057, -95.32693

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length880 ft
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage240 acre-ft
Max Storage240 acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,290 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerTAUY CREEK WJD NO 82
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/29/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKS09113
Federal IDKS09113
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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