#154
Key Takeaway
#154 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 84% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 5 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| NID ID | KS09274 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MILL CREEK WJD NO 85
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of #154?
#154 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates #154?
#154 is owned by MILL CREEK WJD NO 85 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was #154 built?
#154 was completed in 2006, making it 20 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of #154?
#154 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is #154?
#154 has a dam height of 34 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was #154 last inspected?
#154 was last inspected on August 28, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.