Dd No 10
Key Takeaway
Dd No 10 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 57.6% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 810 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| NID ID | KS07713 |
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
CEDAR CREEK WJD NO 97
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dd No 10?
Dd No 10 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 Dd No 10?
Dd No 10 is owned by CEDAR CREEK WJD NO 97 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dd No 10 built?
Dd No 10 was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Dd No 10?
Dd No 10 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 Dd No 10?
Dd No 10 has a dam height of 27 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.