Dd No 124

ELM CREEK· Wabaunsee, Kansas· Built 1991· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 124 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 71.7% in KS)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage124 acre-ft
Normal Storage21 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1991 (35 years old)
Year Modified2017
NID IDKS07543

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: May 31, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

UPPER MARAIS DES CYGNES WJD NO 101

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No 124?

Dd No 124 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 124?

Dd No 124 is owned by UPPER MARAIS DES CYGNES WJD NO 101 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dd No 124 built?

Dd No 124 was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 124?

Dd No 124 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 124?

Dd No 124 has a dam height of 30 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 124 last inspected?

Dd No 124 was last inspected on May 31, 2017. 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.