Dd No Kerr Site

ROCK CREEK-TR· Bourbon, Kansas· Earth· 35 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No Kerr Site is classified as low hazard in Kansas. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 85.9% in KS)
Dam Length866 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage914 acre-ft
Normal Storage91 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge914 cfs
NID IDKS09171

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: December 6, 1999
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

MARMATON WJD NO 102

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No Kerr Site?

Dd No Kerr Site 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 Kerr Site?

Dd No Kerr Site is owned by MARMATON WJD NO 102 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dd No Kerr Site?

Dd No Kerr Site 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 Kerr Site?

Dd No Kerr Site 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 Kerr Site last inspected?

Dd No Kerr Site was last inspected on December 6, 1999. 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.