Dd No 54

ELM SLOUGH CREEK-TR· Pottawatomie, Kansas· Built 1996· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 54 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 46.5% in KS)
Dam Length820 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage294 acre-ft
Normal Storage64 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,104 cfs
Year Completed1996 (30 years old)
NID IDKS09096

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 8, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

ROCK CREEK WD NO 45

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No 54?

Dd No 54 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 54?

Dd No 54 is owned by ROCK CREEK WD NO 45 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dd No 54 built?

Dd No 54 was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 54?

Dd No 54 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 54?

Dd No 54 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 54 last inspected?

Dd No 54 was last inspected on April 8, 2010. 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.