Dd No 38

WILSON CREEK-TR· Pottawatomie, Kansas· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 38 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 81.7% in KS)
Dam Length565 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage261 acre-ft
Normal Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Max Discharge2,630 cfs
Year Modified2002
NID IDKS09057

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: November 8, 2002
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

ROCK CREEK WD NO 45

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Dd No 25

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Dd No 21

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Significant Hazard 42 ft

Dd No 18

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Significant Hazard 38 ft

Dd No 27

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Low Hazard 33 ft

Dd No 17 (Nedwed)

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Low Hazard 32 ft

Dd No 19

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Low Hazard 23 ft

Dd No 29

Pottawatomie, KS

Low Hazard 26 ft

Dd No 81

Pottawatomie, KS

Low Hazard 35 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No 38?

Dd No 38 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 38?

Dd No 38 is owned by ROCK CREEK WD NO 45 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dd No 38?

Dd No 38 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 38?

Dd No 38 has a dam height of 33 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 38 last inspected?

Dd No 38 was last inspected on November 8, 2002. 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.