Dd No 112

ALLEN CREEK-TR· Lyon, Kansas· Earth· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 112 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 31.3% in KS)
Dam Length1,200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage190 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDKS05345

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
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

ALLEN CREEK WD NO 89

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No 112?

Dd No 112 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 112?

Dd No 112 is owned by ALLEN CREEK WD NO 89 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dd No 112?

Dd No 112 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 112?

Dd No 112 has a dam height of 21 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.

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.