Dd No 14

ALLEN CREEK-TR· Lyon, Kansas· Built 1998· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 14 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 62.6% in KS)
Dam Length1,115 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage544 acre-ft
Normal Storage87 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1998 (28 years old)
NID IDKS07859

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: December 2, 1997
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

ALLEN CREEK WD NO 89

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No 14?

Dd No 14 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 14?

Dd No 14 is owned by ALLEN CREEK WD NO 89 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dd No 14 built?

Dd No 14 was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 14?

Dd No 14 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 14?

Dd No 14 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 14 last inspected?

Dd No 14 was last inspected on December 2, 1997. 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.