Dd No 136
Key Takeaway
Dd No 136 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 76.4% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,820 ft |
| Max Storage | 316 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 504 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2016 |
| NID ID | KS03259 |
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
WET WALNUT CREEK WJD NO 58
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dd No 136?
Dd No 136 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 136?
Dd No 136 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 136 built?
Dd No 136 was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 136?
Dd No 136 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 136?
Dd No 136 has a dam height of 31 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 136 last inspected?
Dd No 136 was last inspected on July 14, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.