Dd No. 107

SPRING CREEK-TR· Sedgwick, Kansas· Built 1987· Earth· 25 ft tall

High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No. 107 is classified as high hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	25 ft (taller than 46.5% in KS)
Dam Length	2,550 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	636 acre-ft
Normal Storage	61 acre-ft

Surface Area	17 acres
Drainage Area	1 sq mi
Year Completed	1987 (39 years old)
NID ID	KS09133

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: April 22, 2022

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. 107?

Dd No. 107 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. 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 MIDDLE WALNUT WJD NO 60 (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 1987, making it 39 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 25 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 April 22, 2022. 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.