Dd No C-118
Key Takeaway
Dd No C-118 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 85.9% in KS) |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 540 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2003 |
| NID ID | KS04144 |
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
DELAWARE WJD NO 10
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dd No C-118?
Dd No C-118 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 C-118?
Dd No C-118 is owned by DELAWARE WJD NO 10 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dd No C-118 built?
Dd No C-118 was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 C-118?
Dd No C-118 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 C-118?
Dd No C-118 has a dam height of 35 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 C-118 last inspected?
Dd No C-118 was last inspected on October 28, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.