Dd No 111
Key Takeaway
Dd No 111 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 25% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 840 ft |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 610 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2020 |
| NID ID | KS02412 |
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
WET WALNUT CREEK WJD NO 58
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dd No 111?
Dd No 111 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 111?
Dd No 111 is owned by WET WALNUT CREEK WJD NO 58 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dd No 111 built?
Dd No 111 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 111?
Dd No 111 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 111?
Dd No 111 has a dam height of 20 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.