Dd No 106
Key Takeaway
Dd No 106 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 | 32 ft (taller than 79.1% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,525 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 967 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2003 |
| NID ID | KS09040 |
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 106?
Dd No 106 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 106?
Dd No 106 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 106 built?
Dd No 106 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 106?
Dd No 106 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 106?
Dd No 106 has a dam height of 32 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 106 last inspected?
Dd No 106 was last inspected on February 9, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.