Dd No 129

WALNUT CREEK-TR· Ness, Kansas· Built 1977· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 129 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 79.1% in KS)
Dam Length1,775 ft
Max Storage490 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
Year Modified2014
NID IDKS01787

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 22, 2014
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

WET WALNUT CREEK WJD NO 58

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No 129?

Dd No 129 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 129?

Dd No 129 is owned by WET WALNUT CREEK WJD NO 58 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dd No 129 built?

Dd No 129 was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 129?

Dd No 129 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 129?

Dd No 129 has a dam height of 32 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 129 last inspected?

Dd No 129 was last inspected on July 22, 2014. 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.