Dd No 119

SCHAFFER CREEK-TR· Chase, Kansas· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Debris Control Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 119 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 62.6% in KS)
Dam Length610 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage148 acre-ft
Normal Storage16 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge468 cfs
NID IDKS09179

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: July 13, 1995
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

DIAMOND CREEK WJD NO 61

Local Government

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Low Hazard 35 ft

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Low Hazard 29 ft

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Low Hazard 20 ft

Dd No 115

Chase, KS

Low Hazard 32 ft

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Low Hazard 15 ft

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Dam KS03574

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Low Hazard 17 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No 119?

Dd No 119 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 119?

Dd No 119 is owned by DIAMOND CREEK WJD NO 61 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dd No 119?

Dd No 119 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dd No 119?

Dd No 119 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 119 last inspected?

Dd No 119 was last inspected on July 13, 1995. 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.