Dd No G-3 (Merrill)

SOUTH FORK POTTAWATOMIE CREEK-TR· Anderson, Kansas· 37 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No G-3 (Merrill) is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 37 ft (taller than 89.2% in KS)
Dam Length580 ft
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Max Discharge602 cfs
Year Modified2021
NID IDKS04433

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: October 1, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

POTTAWATOMIE CREEK WJD NO 90

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No G-3 (Merrill)?

Dd No G-3 (Merrill) 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 G-3 (Merrill)?

Dd No G-3 (Merrill) is owned by POTTAWATOMIE CREEK WJD NO 90 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dd No G-3 (Merrill)?

Dd No G-3 (Merrill) 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 G-3 (Merrill)?

Dd No G-3 (Merrill) has a dam height of 37 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 G-3 (Merrill) last inspected?

Dd No G-3 (Merrill) was last inspected on October 1, 2021. 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.