Dd No 242
Key Takeaway
Dd No 242 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | KS09241 |
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
ROCK CREEK WJD NO 84
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dd No 242?
Dd No 242 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 242?
Dd No 242 is owned by ROCK CREEK WJD NO 84 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dd No 242 built?
Dd No 242 was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 242?
Dd No 242 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dd No 242?
Dd No 242 has a dam height of 24 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.