Dd No 101
Key Takeaway
Dd No 101 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 85.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 715 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,097 cfs |
| NID ID | KS04325 |
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
BIG CANEY WJD NO 31
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dd No 101?
Dd No 101 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 101?
Dd No 101 is owned by BIG CANEY WJD NO 31 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Dd No 101?
Dd No 101 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 101?
Dd No 101 has a dam height of 35 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.