Aiken Dd No 1
Key Takeaway
Aiken Dd No 1 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 52 ft (taller than 97.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 980 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,050 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | KS02202 |
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
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Aiken Dd No 1?
Aiken Dd No 1 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 Aiken Dd No 1?
Aiken Dd No 1 is owned by CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY SCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Aiken Dd No 1 built?
Aiken Dd No 1 was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Aiken Dd No 1?
Aiken Dd No 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Aiken Dd No 1?
Aiken Dd No 1 has a dam height of 52 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.