Dd No 101

SNAKE CREEK· Cowley, Kansas· Built 1994· Earth· 48 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 101 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 48 ft (taller than 96.9% in KS)
Dam Length1,150 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.8K acre-ft
Normal Storage453 acre-ft
Surface Area51 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge5,430 cfs
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)
NID IDKS07572

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: August 25, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

GROUSE-SILVER CREEKS WJD NO 92

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 GROUSE-SILVER CREEKS WJD NO 92 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dd No 101 built?

Dd No 101 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 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 48 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 Dd No 101 last inspected?

Dd No 101 was last inspected on August 25, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.