Dd No 7

TADPOLE CREEK-TR· Greenwood, Kansas· Built 2009· Earth· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Debris Control Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 7 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 years old. Its primary use is debris control.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 92.6% in KS)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage497 acre-ft
Normal Storage53 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,290 cfs
Year Completed2009 (17 years old)
NID IDKS09314

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: July 2, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

OTTER CREEK WJD NO 83

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No 7?

Dd No 7 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 7?

Dd No 7 is owned by OTTER CREEK WJD NO 83 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dd No 7 built?

Dd No 7 was completed in 2009, making it 17 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 7?

Dd No 7 serves the following purposes: 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 7?

Dd No 7 has a dam height of 40 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 7 last inspected?

Dd No 7 was last inspected on July 2, 2009. 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.