Dd No 116 (Ecklund) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Dd No 116 (Ecklund), also known as Diamond Creek Watershed Dam No 116, is a vital structure owned by the local government in the state of Kansas.


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Summary

Built in 1979 by the USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Mulberry Creek-TR. With a height of 26 feet and a length of 1240 feet, it has a capacity to store 307.8 acre-feet of water, covering a surface area of 11.74 acres.

Located in Morris County, Kansas, near the city of Hymer, Dd No 116 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam poses a moderate risk, with a rating of 3 out of 5. While the condition assessment is not rated, the dam has not been modified since its completion and does not have outlet gates.

Despite its relatively low hazard potential, the management and monitoring of Dd No 116 (Ecklund) remain crucial to ensuring the safety and resilience of the surrounding community in the face of potential flooding events. With its strategic location and design features, this dam plays a significant role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the local area from the impacts of extreme weather events and changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1979

Dam Length

1240

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

MULBERRY CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11.74

Hydraulic Height

21

Drainage Area

1.03

Nid Storage

307.8

Structural Height

26

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

26
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.