Dd No Iv-7

MILL CREEK-TR· Bourbon, Kansas· Built 1992· Earth· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No Iv-7 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 79.1% in KS)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage215 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,000 cfs
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
NID IDKS07040

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

MILL CREEK WD NO 98

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No Iv-7?

Dd No Iv-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 Iv-7?

Dd No Iv-7 is owned by MILL CREEK WD NO 98 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dd No Iv-7 built?

Dd No Iv-7 was completed in 1992, making it 34 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Dd No Iv-7?

Dd No Iv-7 has a dam height of 32 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.