Dd No 105

POLECAT CREEK-TR· Cowley, Kansas· Built 1985· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 105 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 76.4% in KS)
Dam Length1,050 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage189 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge2,200 cfs
Year Completed1985 (41 years old)
NID IDKS05501

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

MIDDLE WALNUT WJD NO 60

Local Government

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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 MIDDLE WALNUT WJD NO 60 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dd No 105 built?

Dd No 105 was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 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 31 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.

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.