Dd No 113

NORTH OTTER CREEK-TR· Greenwood, Kansas· Built 2002· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 113 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 62.6% in KS)
Dam Length1,360 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage774 acre-ft
Normal Storage109 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,183 cfs
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)
NID IDKS09059

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: October 9, 2002
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 113?

Dd No 113 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 113?

Dd No 113 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 113 built?

Dd No 113 was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 113?

Dd No 113 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 113?

Dd No 113 has a dam height of 28 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 113 last inspected?

Dd No 113 was last inspected on October 9, 2002. 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.