Dd No 111

SOUTH BRANCH OTTER CREEK-TR· Greenwood, Kansas· Built 2014· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 111 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2014 and is 12 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 81.7% in KS)
Dam Length1,140 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage408 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed2014 (12 years old)
NID IDKS09513

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: January 27, 2015
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

OTTER CREEK WJD NO 83

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

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 OTTER CREEK WJD NO 83 (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 2014, making it 12 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 33 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 111 last inspected?

Dd No 111 was last inspected on January 27, 2015. 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.