Aiken Dd No 1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Frd No B1-17 Frd No B2-22
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Aiken Dd No 1, also known as Aiken Creek Watershed Detention Dam 1, is a crucial structure in Chautauqua, Kansas, designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along Bee Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1955, this earth dam stands at a height of 52 feet and spans a length of 980 feet, with a storage capacity of 3200 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, Aiken Dd No 1 plays a vital role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential inundation during extreme weather events.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Aiken Dd No 1 is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Located in Havana, Kansas, this dam is situated in a strategic position to protect the community and infrastructure from the impacts of flooding. With a drainage area of 10.5 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 4050 cubic feet per second, this dam serves as a critical component of the water resource management system in the region.
While the condition assessment of Aiken Dd No 1 is currently not rated, its emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are under review. With its designation as a low-hazard structure, this dam remains a key asset in the efforts to mitigate flood risks and protect the environment and communities in Chautauqua County. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Aiken Dd No 1 offers a fascinating case study in the intersection of infrastructure, water management, and climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
980 |
Dam Height |
52 |
River Or Stream |
BEE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
31.1 |
Hydraulic Height |
43 |
Drainage Area |
10.5 |
Nid Storage |
3200 |
Structural Height |
52 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
52 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Elk R At Elk Falls
|
33cfs |
Verdigris R At Independence
|
640cfs |
Caney R Nr Elgin
|
37cfs |
Fall R At Fredonia
|
374cfs |
Verdigris R At Coffeyville
|
695cfs |
Verdigris R Nr Altoona
|
206cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Card Creek - Elk City Lake
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Sedan City Park
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Quivira Scout Ranch
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Aiken Dd No 1