Dd No 105

ALLEN CREEK-TR· Lyon, Kansas· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 105 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 38.6% in KS)
Dam Length1,050 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage174 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge710 cfs
NID IDKS04459

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: November 20, 2008
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

ALLEN CREEK WD NO 89

Local Government

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Dd No 110

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Dd No 122

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Dd No 103

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No 105?

Dd No 105 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 105?

Dd No 105 is owned by ALLEN CREEK WD NO 89 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dd No 105?

Dd No 105 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 105?

Dd No 105 has a dam height of 23 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 105 last inspected?

Dd No 105 was last inspected on November 20, 2008. 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.