Dd No 103
Key Takeaway
Dd No 103 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 67.7% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 732 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 677 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
| NID ID | KS09056 |
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
ROCK CREEK WJD NO 84
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dd No 103?
Dd No 103 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 103?
Dd No 103 is owned by ROCK CREEK WJD NO 84 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dd No 103 built?
Dd No 103 was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 103?
Dd No 103 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dd No 103?
Dd No 103 has a dam height of 29 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 103 last inspected?
Dd No 103 was last inspected on December 10, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.