Dd No 113
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 Length | 1,360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 774 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,183 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
| NID ID | KS09059 |
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
OTTER CREEK WJD NO 83
Local Government
Nearby Dams
Dam KS00804
Greenwood, KS
Low Hazard 26 ftDam KS04413
Greenwood, KS
Low Hazard 36 ftStockwater
Greenwood, KS
Low Hazard 21 ftDam KS04426
Greenwood, KS
Low Hazard 15 ftDd No 115
Greenwood, KS
Low Hazard 29 ftDam KS03516
Greenwood, KS
Low Hazard 24 ftDam KS03521
Greenwood, KS
Low Hazard 25 ftDam KS03517
Greenwood, KS
Low Hazard 24 ftFrequently 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.