Dd No 204

BLUFF CREEK-TR· Lyon, Kansas· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 204 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 46.5% in KS)
Dam Length775 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage184 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,848 cfs
Year Modified2004
NID IDKS04464

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: April 30, 2005
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

ROCK CREEK WJD NO 84

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Dd No 205

Lyon, KS

Significant Hazard 28 ft

Dd No 202

Lyon, KS

Low Hazard 27 ft

Dd No 106

Lyon, KS

Low Hazard 32 ft

Dd No 232

Lyon, KS

Low Hazard 30 ft

Dd No 203

Lyon, KS

Low Hazard 35 ft

Mcgrew Reservoir

Lyon, KS

Low Hazard 24 ft

Dd No 208

Morris, KS

High Hazard 23 ft

Dd No 242

Lyon, KS

Low Hazard 24 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No 204?

Dd No 204 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 204?

Dd No 204 is owned by ROCK CREEK WJD NO 84 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dd No 204?

Dd No 204 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 204?

Dd No 204 has a dam height of 25 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 204 last inspected?

Dd No 204 was last inspected on April 30, 2005. 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.