Dd No 22b

LITTLE ARKANSAS RIVER-TR· Rice, Kansas· Built 1991· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 22b 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 29 ft (taller than 67.7% in KS)
Dam Length880 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage650 acre-ft
Normal Storage101 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1991 (35 years old)
NID IDKS07484

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

UPPER LITTLE ARKANSAS WJD NO 95

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No 22b?

Dd No 22b 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 22b?

Dd No 22b is owned by UPPER LITTLE ARKANSAS WJD NO 95 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dd No 22b built?

Dd No 22b 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 22b?

Dd No 22b 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 22b?

Dd No 22b has a dam height of 29 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.

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.