Dd No 102

TROUBLESOME CREEK-TR· Lyon, Kansas· Built 2003· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 102 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS)
Dam Length1,380 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage212 acre-ft
Normal Storage61 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge518 cfs
Year Completed2003 (23 years old)
NID IDKS04463

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: No
Last Inspection: June 3, 2004
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

ALLEN CREEK WD NO 89

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No 102?

Dd No 102 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 102?

Dd No 102 is owned by ALLEN CREEK WD NO 89 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dd No 102 built?

Dd No 102 was completed in 2003, making it 23 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 102?

Dd No 102 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 102?

Dd No 102 has a dam height of 24 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 102 last inspected?

Dd No 102 was last inspected on June 3, 2004. 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.