Dd No Iv-9

MILL CREEK-TR· Bourbon, Kansas· Built 1988· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No Iv-9 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 67.7% in KS)
Dam Length765 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage184 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,000 cfs
Year Completed1988 (38 years old)
NID IDKS07035

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 11, 2002
State Regulated: No
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-9?

Dd No Iv-9 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-9?

Dd No Iv-9 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-9 built?

Dd No Iv-9 was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Iv-9?

Dd No Iv-9 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 Iv-9?

Dd No Iv-9 has a dam height of 29 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 Iv-9 last inspected?

Dd No Iv-9 was last inspected on October 11, 2002. 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.