Dd No 107

WEST ELKHORN CREEK-TR· Lincoln, Kansas· Built 1979· Earth· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 107 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 79.1% in KS)
Dam Length750 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage203 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,024 cfs
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDKS04663

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 6, 2014
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

SALT CREEK WJD NO 46

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No 107?

Dd No 107 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 107?

Dd No 107 is owned by SALT CREEK WJD NO 46 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dd No 107 built?

Dd No 107 was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 107?

Dd No 107 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 107?

Dd No 107 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 107 last inspected?

Dd No 107 was last inspected on November 6, 2014. 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.