Dd No 8

ARKANSAS RIVER-TR· Hamilton, Kansas· Built 1955· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Dd No 8 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 21.5% in KS)
Dam Length275 ft
Max Storage760 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Max Discharge400 cfs
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDKS00832

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

ELSTON, JOHN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No 8?

Dd No 8 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 8?

Dd No 8 is owned by ELSTON, JOHN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dd No 8 built?

Dd No 8 was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 8?

Dd No 8 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 8?

Dd No 8 has a dam height of 19 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.